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A year in real estate: view our 2011 archives here.
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November 11 MARKETWATCH: October points to balanced market
IN THE NEWS: Housing market leveling off, CMHC says
IN THE KNOW: 7 tips for successful real estate investing
October 11 MARKETWATCH: September rounds out a strong third quarter
IN THE NEWS: Highrises? We're tops on the continent
IN HOME DECOR: 10 autumn decor tips you'll fall for
June 11 MARKETWATCH: Sales and price increase in May
IN THE NEWS: GTA housing market hotter than forecast
IN THE KNOW: Why home inspections aren't a waste of money
May 11 MARKETWATCH: Tight market results in strong price growth in April
IN THE KNOW: Poor credit score raises home insurance cost
MORTGAGE CORNER: What can you afford?
HOME DECOR: Great garden on a budget
April 11 MARKETWATCH: Second best March on record
IN MORTGAGE NEWS: Rates rise on fixed-term mortgages
TECH CORNER: Make your iPad work in the kitchen
RENOVATION 411: Water guzzlers flush money down the drain
February 11 MARKETWATCH: Good start to 2011
IN MORTGAGE NEWS: Flaherty details new mortgage changes
IN THE KNOW: Home insurance
IN THE NEWS: GTA condo sales near record high
January 11 MARKETWATCH: 86,170 sales in 2010
IN THE NEWS: 2010 was good to homeowners
IN MORTGAGE NEWS: You really can buy with no money down
IN THE KNOW: 5 essential things about real estate
A year in real estate: view our 2010 archives here.
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December 10 MARKETWATCH: Sales strong in November
IN THE NEWS: Will Greater Toronto real estate surf along, or sink, in 2011?
IN THE KNOW: When a real estate deal really becomes binding
REAL ADVICE: Five for-sale-by-owner mistakes
November 10 MARKETWATCH: Healthy housing market continues
IN MORTGAGE NEWS: Is a variable-rate mortgage always best?
HOME DECOR: Bedroom decorating ideas
IN THE KNOW: What happens when a house deal doesn't close?
October 10 MARKETWATCH: GTA housing market conditions remain healthy in September
IN THE KNOW: Clearing up HST confusion
REAL ADVICE: How to turn your home into an income property
HOME DECOR: Create drama at your holiday party
September 10 MARKETWATCH: August prices up
IN THE NEWS: Housing market not in "free fall," says Conference Board
IN MORTGAGE NEWS: Why rising interest rates haven't flattened the housing market
IN THE KNOW: Property tax
August 10 MARKETWATCH: Sales down, averages up in July
IN MORTGAGE NEWS: How to avoid taking on too much mortgage debt
RENOVATION 411: Contractor know-how
IN THE KNOW: Lawyer not obligated to negotiate better agreement
July 10 MARKETWATCH: Market more balanced in June
IN THE NEWS: Balanced market favours buyers
IN MORTGAGE NEWS: Five things to ask before you sign a mortgage
HOME DECOR: Top 10 things to clean if company is coming in 30 minutes
May 10 MARKETWATCH: A shift in the market
IN MORTGAGE NEWS: Fixed mortgage may ease rate rise stress
IN THE KNOW: Do your homework before listing your house
HOME RENO: Top five splurges that add value
April 10 MARKETWATCH: Realtors report March statistics
IN THE NEWS: Home sales shoot up in spring market
IN THE KNOW: Lender didn't have right to add credit card balance to mortgage
IN MORTGAGE NEWS: Mortgage rate boost signals rock-bottom era is over
March 10 MARKETWATCH: February sales and average price increase annually
MORTGAGE ADVICE: New mortgage rules unveiled
IN THE NEWS: GTA homes market forecast to cool in 2011
HOME RENO: The golden rules
February 10 MARKETWATCH: Sales start off strong in 2010
MORTGAGE ADVICE: Deciding on a mortgage
IN THE KNOW: Important little details should be in agreements
HOME DECOR: Six easy ways to get organized
January 10 MARKETWATCH: GTA resale market resilient in 2009
REAL ADVICE: Should I buy a home now, or wait and save more money?
IN THE KNOW: How condo owners can claim the Home Renovation Tax Credit
NEW YEAR DECOR: Decor trends for the new year
A year in real estate: view our 2009 archives here.
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December 09 MARKETWATCH: GTA home sales remain strong in November
IN THE NEWS: Toronto existing home sales surge in early November
GREEN @ HOME: Which flat-screen TV is greener?
TAX BREAK: Home renovation tax revisited
November 09 MARKETWATCH: Strong growth in October resale transactions
CONDO TALK: Homebuyers now have window of opportunity
IN THE KNOW: Check on insurance before you submit an offer
RENO ON A BUDGET: 10 tips for your bathroom
October 09 MARKETWATCH: GTA housing market rebound continues in September
IN THE NEWS: Toronto housing market stays hot
HOME DECOR: Invite autumn into your home
IN MORTGAGE NEWS: Big banks compete on low mortgage rates
REAL ADVICE: How to be house rich, not house poor
September 09 MARKETWATCH: Sales increases continue in August
IN THE NEWS: August sales heat up our housing market
IN THE KNOW: Be careful with wording of home inspection clause
FALL DECOR: Warm fall decorating
July 09 MARKETWATCH: Best June on record
IN THE NEWS: Recession's bright side...happy new homebuyers
CONDO TALK: Savvy selling lies behind strengthened sales numbers
SHADY BUSINESS: How to perfect your curtain style
June 09 MARKETWATCH: May resale housing sales higher than last year
IN THE NEWS: The last pieces of the mortgage puzzle
YOUR SUMMER HOME: All about decks
REPAIR OR REPLACE: Washers and dryers
May 09 MARKETWATCH: Sales break 8,000 in April
IN THE NEWS: Analyst's take on technical indicators suggests there's no collapse on the horizon
GREEN @ HOME: 10 tips for a clean, green summer
CONDO TALK: What new condo purchasers need to watch for
April 09 MARKETWATCH: March resale housing results bring positive news
SPRING DECOR: Refresh your decor for spring
YOUR WINTER HOME: Top 10 post-winter house repairs
IN MORTAGE NEWS: Getting the goods on mortgage costs
February 09 MARKETWATCH: 2,670 resale housing transactions in January
IN THE NEWS: Government offers renovation rebate in 2009
REAL ESTATE TAXES: Avoiding a house of cards
IN MORTAGE NEWS: Saving cash on borrowed money
January 09 MARKETWATCH: 74,000 sales in 2008
BY THE NUMBERS: 2008 in summary
PRIMER: Furnaces, food and frozen pipes
GREEN @ HOME: Heaters, comfort and savings
INCOME PROPERTIES: 10 tips for turning a first home into an income property
December 08 MARKETWATCH: Over 3,600 Greater Toronto Area resale housing sales in November
BY THE NUMBERS: November 2008
GETTING DOWN TO BUSINESS: Tips on setting up a liveable home office
CONDO TALK: Tips on condo comparison shopping