The federal government is expected to tighten mortgage rules in an effort to cool the red-hot housing markets in Toronto and Vancouver, CTV News has learned. The new regulations will increase the minimum down payment required to buy a home for more than $500,000, with...
Victoria Day Weekend
Victoria Day is a statutory holiday in Canada, and falls on the last Monday before May 25th. Most people in Canada consider the Victoria Day weekend the real start of summer. It's often still cold for the first weekend of summer, but chances are good that the weather...
Celebrating Mom
The official Mother's Day holiday arose in the 1900s as a result of the efforts of Anna Jarvis, daughter of Ann Reeves Jarvis. Following her mother's 1905 death, Anna Jarvis conceived of Mother's Day as a way of honoring the sacrifices mothers made for their children....
Remembrance Day 2014
As each year passes, it seems like we take more notice of our veterans and have more gratitude for those men and women who served in our wars of yesteryear and today. As you remember, please continue to remember our veterans locally. Your support of the Legion helps...
Halloween 2014
The fall weather has been a pleasant surprise lately, but winter will soon be upon us! Hope it will hold out for a great Halloween night for kids and adults alike. Read on for some tips on carving your pumpkin like an expert and staying safe on Halloween night. T....
Labour Day Weekend 2014
Here it is... Labour Day weekend! It's the last weekend of the summer and time to prepare for the fall season and getting the kids back to school! What a beautiful summer this has been! Hope it's been an awesome summer for all of you, with some vacation time and...
Hot Water on Demand
Imagine a touch screen pad next to your tub. Enter a desired temperature and the tun fills with water at exactly that temperature. Imagine never running out of hot water again. Welcome to hot water on demand energy saving water heaters. How It Works A hot water on...
CMHC to Increase Mortgage Insurance Premiums
IMPORTANT NEWSFLASH! CMHC to Increase Mortgage Insurance Premiums OTTAWA, ONTARIO--(Marketwired - Feb. 28, 2014) - Following the annual review of its insurance products and capital requirements, CMHC will increase its mortgage loan insurance premiums for homeowner...
2013 RENT INCREASE GUIDELINE
Dear clients of the Blog: The Ontario Government announced the Rent Increase Guidelines for 2013, the rent increase for 2013 will be 2.5%, down from 3.1% in 2012. As always I’m here to help. Need anything, contact me. T. Each year, the Ontario government...
Porch Power
As far as bang for your buck, nothing says “we live a good life here” like a cozy seating area on the front porch. You want to convey to potential buyers, or just the neighbours that the home occupants enjoy relaxation and comfort in pleasant surroundings. Here’s a...
St. Catharines Real Estate Stats – November 2011
Hey Bloggers, Here’s the November Real Estate Stats for homes in Niagara region and St. Catharines. St. Catharines Real Estate States - October 2011 St. Catharines Real Estate Stats - September 2011 St. Catharines Real Estate Stats - August 2011 St. Catharines Real...
St. Catharines Real Estate Stats – October 2011
Hey Bloggers, Here’s the October Real Estate Stats for homes in Niagara region and St. Catharines. St. Catharines Real Estate Stats - September 2011 St. Catharines Real Estate Stats - August 2011 St. Catharines Real Estate Stats - July 2011 St. Catharines Real Estate...
St. Catharines Real Estate Stats – September 2011
Hey Bloggers, Here’s the September Real Estate Stats for homes in Niagara region and St. Catharines. St. Catharines Real Estate Stats - August 2011 St. Catharines Real Estate Stats - July 2011 St. Catharines Real Estate Stats - June 2011 St. Catharines Real Estate...
St. Catharines Real Estate Stats – August 2011
Hey Bloggers, Here’s the August Real Estate Stats for homes in Niagara region and St. Catharines. St. Catharines Real Estate Stats - July 2011 St. Catharines Real Estate Stats - June 2011 St. Catharines Real Estate Stats - May 2011 St. Catharines Real Estate Stats -...
St. Catharines Real Estate Stats – July 2011
Hey Bloggers, Here’s the July Real Estate Stats for homes in Niagara region and St. Catharines. St. Catharines Real Estate Stats - June 2011 St. Catharines Real Estate Stats - May 2011 St. Catharines Real Estate Stats - April 2011 St. Catharines Real Estate Stats -...
St. Catharines Real Estate Stats – June 2011
Hey Bloggers, Here’s the June Real Estate Stats for homes in Niagara region and St. Catharines. St. Catharines Real Estate Stats - May 2011 St. Catharines Real Estate Stats - April 2011 St. Catharines Real Estate Stats - March 2011 St. Catharines Real Estate Stats –...
St. Catharines Real Estate Stats – May 2011
Hey Bloggers, Here’s the May Real Estate Stats for homes in Niagara region and St. Catharines. St. Catharines Real Estate States - April 2011 St. Catharines Real Estate Stats - March 2011 St. Catharines Real Estate Stats – February 2011 St. Catharines Real Estate...
St. Catharines Real Estate Stats – April 2011
Hey Bloggers, Here’s the April Real Estate Stats for homes in Niagara region and St. Catharines. St. Catharines Real Estate Stats - March 2011 St. Catharines Real Estate Stats – February 2011 St. Catharines Real Estate Stats – January 2011 St. Catharines Real Estate...
St. Catharines Real Estate Stats – March 2011
Hey Bloggers, Here’s the March Real Estate Stats for homes in Niagara region and St. Catharines. St. Catharines Real Estate Stats – February 2011 St. Catharines Real Estate Stats – January 2011 St. Catharines Real Estate Stats – 2010 verses 2009 Timothy Salisbury...
St. Catharines Real Estate Stats – February 2011
Hey Bloggers, Here’s the February Real Estate Stats for homes in Niagara region and St. Catharines. St. Catharines Real Estate Stats – January 2011 St. Catharines Real Estate Stats – 2010 verses 2009 Timothy Salisbury 905-937-6000 email@timothysalisbury.com
St. Catharines Real Estate Stats – January 2011
Hey Bloggers, Here’s the Real Estate Stats for homes in Niagara region and St. Catharines. St. Catharines Real Estate Stats – 2010 verses 2009 Timothy Salisbury 905-937-6000 email@timothysalisbury.com
St. Catharines Real Estate Stats – 2010 verses 2009
Hey Bloggers! Here are the residential statistics for the Niagara region and St. Catharines. In 2010, residential houses sold for 97% of their asking price and the average listing duration was only 50 days. If you have any additional questions about the current real...
Important changes to mortgage amortizations and loan-to-values
The Honourable Jim Flaherty, Minister of Finance, and the Honourable Christian Paradis, Minister of Natural Resources, today announced prudent adjustments to the rules for government-backed insured mortgages to support the long-term stability of Canada’s housing...
Competition Bureau Update
Hey Bloggers, COMPETITION BUREAU UPDATE – In summary - Overwhelmingly, (97-3) boards have voted to approve the negotiated settlement with the Competition Bureau. Business will remain as it is today. MLS remains a member to member service. Sellers must use a Realtor to...
BMO slashes market-leading five year mortgage rate by 20 bps to 3.59 per cent
The cut comes in advance of traditional fall home-buying season TORONTO, September 1, 2010 – BMO announced today it is decreasing its popular five-year low rate mortgage from 3.79 per cent to 3.59 per cent effective September 2, 2010. Read the news release. Paul...
Better Living Lifestyle & Home Show – May 15 & 16
Better Living Show Better Products, Brighter Ideas, Best Values. Free Samples Free Advice Free Contests Free Demonstrations Free Giveaways Free Tastings Learn about natural health products + unique doors & windows + check out vacations + compare insurance costs +...
March Housing Starts Higher in St. Catharines-Niagara
Hey Bloggers, Still good news coming out of CMHC and the regions new housing starts. Click on this link to see the full report. 2010_04_12_0815_eoc.pdf T
November Housing Starts Higher in St. Catharines-Niagara
Hey Bloggers, CMHC just released the November Stats...finally starting to see some positive news in new home construction. 2009_12_08_0815_eoc.pdf T. Timothy Salisbury Broker The Salisbury Team Royal LePage Niagara Real Estate Centre Inc., Brokerage Toll Free -...
Be careful when buying investment properties
Hey Bloggers, Always be careful when buying investment properties. Here is a good article regarding Basement Apartments. illegal_basement_apartments.pdf T. Timothy Salisbury Broker The Salisbury Team Royal LePage Niagara Real Estate Centre Inc., Brokerage Toll Free -...
October Housing Starts Flat in St. Catharines-Niagara
Hey Bloggers, October’s new housing report from Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation. 2009_11_09_0815_eoc.pdf Enjoy! Timothy Salisbury Broker The Salisbury Team Royal LePage Niagara Real Estate Centre Inc., Brokerage Toll Free - 1-800-467-8498 Office - 905-937-6000...