As a first-time homebuyer, there are several government programs that can help you achieve home ownership. Listed below are some of the programs that may be available to you:
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KNOWLEDGE CAFÉ
All your real estate information in one place. Learn from a REALTOR® how to navigate the real estate market and become a knowledgeable consumer. I post interesting topics on this page regularly. Feel free to contact me if you have any questions, or if you want to know more about any of the topics. The information contained on this page is intended solely to provide general guidance on matters of interest for personal use. All content is provided ‘as is’, without warranty of any kind and should not be used as a substitute for consultation with a qualified professional.
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The Toronto Regional Real Estate Board’s Market Year in Review & Outlook 2021 report has arrived. Visit the new digital digest to get an overview of what’s driving our economic stability through and beyond Covid-19.
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Why do people decide to move? Unless due to a requirement (such as a major job relocation), research tells us that many homeowners may decide to sell at some point for one (or more) of the following 3 reasons:
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I recently received an inquiry from someone interested in purchasing a vacation property in Florida that I’d like to share. Many of the suggestions I’ve outlined below are a great starting point for those of you looking to become Snowbirds.
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Just updated my new vignette video. I’m ready for when those borders open again. Come on Covid-19 go away! We have had enough already. Who else is thinking of sunshine and beaches? When the time comes, I can help you find that dream vacation home. Until then, stay safe and stay home everyone.
James Skenderis, Broker with Right at Home Realty Inc. Brokerage has been awarded the Accredited Buyer’s Representative (ABR®) designation by the Real Estate Buyer’s Agent Council (REBAC) of the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® (NAR).
James joins more than 27,000 real estate professionals in North America who have earned the ABR® designation.
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Despite an unprecedented year due to COVID-19, including necessary public health restrictions and uncertainty surrounding the economy, Greater Toronto Area REALTORS® reported over 95,000 home sales in 2020 – the third-best result on record. The average selling price reached a new record of almost $930,000.
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If you are a Canadian business in need of COVID-19 financial assistance, the following document provides a current overview of federal programs that may help your business and/or employees during this difficult time. This information was compiled by the Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA).
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The record pace of home sales in the fall continued with 8,766 sales reported in November by Greater Toronto Area REALTORS® through the Toronto Regional Real Estate Board’s (TRREB) MLS® System. This result was up by 24.3 per cent compared to November of last year.
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James Skenderis, Broker at Right at Home Realty Inc. Brokerage has earned the Certified International Property Specialist (CIPS) designation, placing him among 3,500 elite real estate professionals in over 45 countries.
The CIPS designation is synonymous with advanced expertise, a global perspective, and distinct understanding of a global buyer.
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