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Saturday, January 29, 2011
London ON Real Estate 2 bdrm condo just listed
Sign is just going in the ground. Be first call The Grants to-day 519.667.1800
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Tuesday, January 25, 2011
Tuesday, January 18, 2011
Renewing a 40 year Mortgage?
We have been asked the following question:
"Any insight perhaps on how this will affect homeowners who bought their homes and properties at zero down (which has included 40 year amortization at renewal)?"
The answer - According to our mortgage advisers, just renewing a 40 year mortgage will not change the current mortgage contract with the lender BUT should you change the current mortgage contract in any way then the new rules would come into play. As always check with your mortgage lender to get an answer that applies to your particular situation.
THE GRANTS
Connie Grant
Broker, ACCI, FCCI, CRES, CMOC
Associate of the Canadian Condominium Institute
Fellow of the Canadian Condominium Institute
Certified Real Estate Specialist
Certified Manager of Condominiums
RE/MAX
Hall Of Fame
Fraser Grant
Broker, CPM, FRI, CMOC, CRP, ACCI, FCCI
Certified Property Manager
Fellow of Real Estate Institute of Canada
Certified Manager of Condominiums
Certified Reserve Fund Planner
Associate of the Canadian Condominium Institute
Fellow of the Canadian Condominium Institute
RE/MAX
Hall Of FameRE/MAX Centre City Realty Inc., Brokerage
675 Adelaide St. N.,
London ON N5Y 2L4
675 Adelaide St. N.,
London ON N5Y 2L4
Phone 519.667.1800
Monday, January 17, 2011
The Harper Government Takes Prudent Action to Support the Long-Term Stability of Canada's Housing Market
Ottawa, January 17, 2011
2011-003The Harper Government Takes Prudent Action to Support the Long-Term Stability of Canada’s Housing Market
Related Document:
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 market and support hard-working Canadian families saving through home ownership.
“Canada’s well-regulated housing sector has been an important strength that allowed us to avoid the mistakes of other countries and helped protect us from the worst of the recent global recession,” said Minister Flaherty. “The prudent measures announced today build on that advantage by encouraging hard-working Canadian families to save by investing in their homes and future.”
“The economy continues to be our Government’s top priority,” continued Minister Paradis. “Our Government will continue to take the necessary actions to ensure stability and economic certainty in Canada’s housing market.”
The new measures:
- Reduce the maximum amortization period to 30 years from 35 years for new government-backed insured mortgages with loan-to-value ratios of more than 80 per cent. This will significantly reduce the total interest payments Canadian families make on their mortgages, allow Canadian families to build up equity in their homes more quickly, and help Canadians pay off their mortgages before they retire.
- Lower the maximum amount Canadians can borrow in refinancing their mortgages to 85 per cent from 90 per cent of the value of their homes. This will promote saving through home ownership and limit the repackaging of consumer debt into mortgages guaranteed by taxpayers.
- Withdraw government insurance backing on lines of credit secured by homes, such as home equity lines of credit, or HELOCs. This will ensure that risks associated with consumer debt products used to borrow funds unrelated to house purchases are managed by the financial institutions and not borne by taxpayers.
Our Government’s ongoing monitoring and sound underlying supervisory regime, along with the traditionally cautious approach taken by Canadian financial institutions to mortgage lending, have allowed Canada to maintain strong and secure housing and mortgage markets.
The adjustments to the mortgage insurance guarantee framework will come into force on March 18, 2011. The withdrawal of government insurance backing on lines of credit secured by homes will come into force on April 18, 2011.
via fin.gc.ca
This is the actual government release relating to the Long-Term Stability of Canada's Housing Market. If we can help you in any way please contact us at 519-667-1800 or www.the-grants.com
Friday, January 14, 2011
London Real Estate - New Listing at 250 Pall Mall St by The Grants
JUST LISTED by The Grants
1304-250 PALL MALL
Penthouse – Southside – Customized Barrington floor plan – approximately 1824 sq ft, great view of city looking over Victoria Park. Many upgrades; cabinets, granite, ceramic, crown mouldings, stove, fridge, dishwasher. Includes wine cooler, window coverings, glass oversized shower. Large walk-in closet. Absolutely stunning, don’t miss it! Call or email today.
THE GRANTS
Connie Grant
Broker, ACCI, FCCI, CRES, CMOC
Broker, ACCI, FCCI, CRES, CMOC
Associate of the Canadian Condominium Institute
Fellow of the Canadian Condominium Institute
Certified Real Estate Specialist
Certified Manager of Condominiums
RE/MAX Hall Of Fame
Fraser Grant
Broker, CPM, FRI, CMOC, CRP, ACCI, FCCI
Certified Property Manager
Fellow of Real Estate Institute of Canada
Certified Manager of Condominiums
Certified Reserve Fund Planner
Associate of the Canadian Condominium Institute
Fellow of the Canadian Condominium Institute
RE/MAX Hall Of Fame
RE/MAX Centre City Realty Inc., Brokerage
675 Adelaide St. N.,
London ON N5Y 2L4
675 Adelaide St. N.,
London ON N5Y 2L4
Phone 519.667.1800
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Tuesday, January 4, 2011
London Real Estate - 2010 Stayed the Course
Welcome to 2011. We always like to look ahead as to what the new year is going to bring. We also like to look back and see how the past year faired in comparison to how we had predicted. According to our London Real Estate industry information, (see attached pdf) the housing market for London and area held it's own. tthe market is balanced. There are always overpriced listings which in a majority of cases never sell and expire. The Buyers are experiencing some very good purchases when compared to the home purchasing costs of a couple of years ago. We are looking forward to a great 2011 and if you need some help, call The Grants 519-667-1800 or email sales@the-grants.com.
We are going to be on the Home Show with Mike Stubbs at 10 a.m., Saturday January 8, 2011 so tune into Newstalk Now at 1290 CJBK.
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