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Canadian Mortgage Qualification Rule Changes: Oct. 2017

In an effort to keep Canadians from taking on a larger mortgage than they can afford the Liberal government has announced significant changes to the mortgage qualification rules. Finance Minister Bill Morneau also noted these changes should help stem some of the concerns about foreign buyers buying and flipping houses such that they drive up housing costs…

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Smart home technology grows at a rapid rate!

Smart home technology has gone from basic security to smart windows that open and close based on the weather and indoor air temperature.  Here’s a look at a few smart home innovations that will revolutionize our lives: Connectivity is King – The connected home is a huge theme this year that features connected appliances, smoke alarms,…

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Orillia ranks 5th in Canada for real estate investment

Mayor Steve Clark Not Surprised Orillia Great Place to Invest By Andrew Philips, Special to Postmedia Network, Wednesday, November 16, 2016 A new study ranks Orillia as the fifth best Canadian city to invest, something that doesn’t surprise Mayor Steve Clarke. Canadian Property Investor magazine ranked the city fifth for real estate investment, just after Brampton, Richmond Hill,…

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(Orillia) Hydro deal will energize real estate: expert

“…and will also put positive pressure on the housing market, stabilizing it and buffering it against any future downturns… Orillia and Hydro One Deal is a Good Deal For Orillia Real Estate By Mehreen Shahid, in Orillia Packet & Times  on Wednesday, August 17, 2016 The city’s deal with Hydro One bodes well for the future of real estate…

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