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Government reduces tax burden on first-time buyers

The government has announced, effective February 19, 2014, under the Property Transfer Tax (PTT) First-Time Home Buyers’ Exemption program, qualifying first-time buyers can buy a home worth up to $475,000. The previous threshold was $425,000. The partial exemption continues and will apply to homes valued between $475,000 and $500,000. With this change, the government estimates […]

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Selling Your Home? Appeal to the Homebuyer’s Senses

Canada Realty News. Every seller wants his or her home to sell fast and bring top dollar. It’s not luck that makes that happen. It’s careful planning and knowing how to professionally spruce up your home that will send home buyers scurrying for their cheque books. Your home will be judged not only on its […]

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