SEVEN SIMPLE STAGING SECRETS

When it comes to staging a home for sale, sellers should create a warm, inviting yet neutral atmosphere that will appeal to as many potential buyers as possible. The good news is, sellers don’t need to do a complete design overhaul to get a great result.

Coldwell Banker offers seven simple staging tips to help boost [...]

Managing Risk in your Real Estate Investments

Protecting Your Property Investment

Landlords take a lot of risks. All those benefits of your real estate investments must be safeguarded with good management and protection strategies. If your portfolio offers you wealth, security and a retirement in comfort then surely it’s worth safeguarding. In the blink of an eye a profitable portfolio with five properties [...]

The Influence of the U.S. Fed Statement on the Canadian Real Estate Portfolio

The U.S. Federal Reserve borrowed a play from Bank of Canada governor Mark Carney on Wednesday when they promised to keep interest rates low until at least the end of 2014. This is a good indication that Canadian rates will stay low as well, thus continuing the support of the real estate market here.

In Canada [...]

Everything You Need at Your Fingertips

CMHC is pleased to introduce two new tools designed to provide you with flexible and convenient ways to access comprehensive CMHC information anytime, anywhere.

The CMHC Mobile Kit for Mortgage Professionals

Whether you are in the office or on-the-go, the new CMHC Mobile KIT provides quick and convenient access to tools and resources relevant to today’s busy mortgage professional. [...]

Renting a Home?

CMHC Offers Range of Tips and Resources

Whether you are a first-time renter or a long-time tenant, there are many important decisions to make when evaluating potential rental accommodations. To help make these decisions easier, Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) offers a number of resources, including worksheets and helpful hints, to help you make responsible [...]

Asbestos in the Home

There are six different minerals classified as asbestos. Chrysotile shown here is the most commonly used in building construction. Photo courtesy of Ryan Somma.

Asbestos is a naturally found mineral that has been with civilization for thousands of years. In ancient times they would weave the material into clothing because of its heat resisting quality. [...]

Wind Turbines Effect on Real Estate

Ontario’s rapid growth in environmentally friendly energy generation projects, namely wind power, is coming under scrutiny by a number of people who own property near rural wind farms.

They maintain that the wind turbines are ruining their enjoyment of the countryside, scaring away wildlife and have become a source of noise, vibration and visual effects that [...]

COLDWELL BANKER REAL ESTATE CELEBRATES 105th BIRTHDAY

Oldest National Real Estate Brand Honors Heritage and Celebrates the Ongoing Dream of Homeownership

Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC celebrates its 105th birthday, reflecting on the history of the brand and the changes to the real estate industry since the founding of the company on August 27, 1906 in San Francisco.

“As a brand, [...]

Options When Selling Your Home

You have many options available when selling your home in Toronto, Canada. 

First, I want to tell you that yes, the rumours are true, you do not need a realtor to sell your house in Ontario, or even Canada. You can sell it yourself – privately. This is known as private sale or for sale by [...]

Opening New Doors to Homeownership On-Reserve

CMHC Loan Insurance Helps First Nations Access Housing Financing Options

Having a safe, affordable place to call home is about more than four walls and a roof. A home is an important source of

To help create easier access to housing and better housing conditions on-reserve, Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) offers three innovative loan [...]