Source From Canada Revenue Agency http://www.cra-arc.gc.ca/gncy/bdgt/2009/fqhbtc-eng.html 1. What is the home buyers’ tax credit (HBTC)? For 2009 and subsequent years, the HBTC is a new non-refundable tax credit, based on an amount of $5,000, for certain home buyers that acquire a qualifying home after January 27, 2009 (i.e., generally means that the closing is after this date). 2. How is the new HBTC calculated? The HBTC is...

Mortgage Pre-Approval One of the first steps when buying a home is getting pre-qualified for a mortgage. It is important to understand how much of a mortgage you can afford before you begin searching for a home. I work with a selected group of mortgage professionals who are specially qualified to assist you in this area. If you would like to receive the latest rates, and meet with a mortgage professional, please contact me. The following links...

Sellers Frequently Asked Questions: As a seller, you have to understand how the market works, or you risk selling for less than you might have. Here are important questions on the minds of many sellers. Feel free to Contact Us with any others. When’s a good time to sell my home? Should I buy first or sell first? What’s a CMA? What is a FSBO? Do I have to put a For Sale sign on my lawn? Is a public open house really necessary or...