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CONSUMER NEWS       September 12, 2013 – South Asian Generation Next First-time homebuyers can tap their RRSPs to help with a home purchaseThinking about buying your first home? Wish you had saved up a good down payment? Maybe you have, but didn’t know it … September 11, 2013 – Brigherlife.ca How much does it cost to own a home?While home ownership can bring a tremendous sense of pride and achievement, it is also a tremendous financial responsibilities… September 11, 2013 – Montreal Gazette Holmes: Tie renovation payments into significant milestonesThe contractor’s power is his work. Your power is money. A contract that ties payment to completed project milestones sets out all the rules for a fair exchange of these two powers… September 10, 2013 – CBC News Housing starts down slightly across Canada in AugustHousing starts were down slightly in August in most parts of the country, but the national housing agency and analysts agreed the trend was in line with forecasts and was not a worrying sign… September 10, 2013 – Money News Mortgage essentials for rookie homebuyerTD Canada Trust breaks down three key home financing decisions for first-time homebuyers to consider… September 6, 2013 – Toronto Star Interested in buying a power-of-sale property? Keep your emotions in checkThe Real Estate Council of Ontario (RECO) says to have your lawyer and real estate agent reveal every detail about the home and transaction...

NOVA SCOTIA HOUSING NEWS       September 10, 2013 – Marketwired August 2013 housing starts HalifaxHousing starts in Halifax, Census Metropolitan Area (CMA) were trending at 2,489 units in August compared to 2,385 in July according to Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC)… September 10, 2013 – The Chronicle Herald Valley farmland a well-kept secretThe dream of buying some green acres is alive in the Annapolis Valley…

ATLANTIC HOUSING NEWS       September 12, 2013 – CTV News Baby boomers not yet rushing to downsize homesBaby boomers may be looking to trade their traditional single-family homes for convenience and comfort of a condo craze, but a mass exodus is still a long way off ... September 12, 2013 – Star.com National household survey: Canada pays dearly for housingNew data from Statistics Canada shows a one-quarter of households paid 30 per cent or more of their income towards shelter costs... September 10, 2013 – Marketwired August 2013 housing starts Prince Edward IslandHousing starts in Prince Edward Island were trending at 394 units in August compared to 424 in July according to Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC)… September 10, 2013 – Marketwired August 2013 housing starts New BrunswickHousing starts in New Brunswick were trending at 1,989 units in August compared to 1,964 in July according to Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC)… September 11, 2013 – Canadian Business Foreign buyers fuelling sales in luxury real estate market: reportSales of luxury homes will likely gain momentum in the fall, fuelled by demand from international investors, according a new report… September 10, 2013 – CBC News Home builders’ association watching municipal elections closelyThe Canadian Home Builders' Association Newfoundland and Labrador says there is a lot at stake for home buyers during the upcoming municipal elections… September 10, 2013 – CTV News Strong demand driving farmland prices up in most Canadian marketsThe Re/Max real estate organization says strong demand for Canadian farmland, and a shortage of listings, has pushed up the price per acre in all but two of the 17 markets it monitors… Sambro Loop Real Estate - Matthew S. Alexander.  Offering you A New Way to Get Home.  Local and expert information for the Sambro Loop area, Halifax and HRM.  Buying or selling a home is a daunting task.  Don’t go it alone.  Call me or visit my webpage and let me show you A New Way to Get Home. EXIT Realty Metro - DIRECT # (902)401-6419