Condominiums that look like Woman's Figures - City of Mississauga

This is why I like Mississauga, they allow buildings to be built like woman's figures, These buildings, on Absolute Avenue, are normally called the Marilyn Monroe Buildings.

Mortgage: Self Employed or Empolyee

Thinking of buying a house in the near future, and you have an option of either working self-employed or employee. Go for the employee option, self-employed (sub-contractor) is getting much more difficult to qualify for a mortgage with.

Hottest Real Estate Areas for August

Hottest areas for the month of August are: Leaside in Toronto, Followed by Georgina and Clarington outside Toronto. Hottest Region was Durham Region with average increase from last year of 5.88%.

Fixed or Variable Rate Mortgages?

We are back in a time where you have to consider the variable rate and the fixed rate when choosing a new mortgage. Both now look interesting again.

Affordability is not for everyone!

Every day I look at people's incomes, and they have very good jobs and work very hard, but what they are getting paid is close what what students working p/t make. I have heard the same thing from friends in the banking industry and this morning on TV from Ralph Nader (re referred to the U.S.). The problem is that is looks like are middle class has a big gap in it, and many people are at the bottom. With these incomes, there are very very few places, even combined, that these people would be able to purchase their 1st home. The previous very affordable areas are now going up faster than everywhere else.

Free Downpayment from Peel Region

Peel Region is offer a free downpayment program for a limited time. Run this won't last long.

For more information contact me at cvergara@sutton.com or go directly to the link to Peel Region Program.

Grow Ops in York Region

Trying to confirm a Grow Op status for a house in York Region, not an easy task. Will cost between $50-$80, just to see if it has been busted. Other areas it is on a list or they tell you over the phone. Surprised to find one now a days, because it is no longer that common. Before, some areas had Grow Ops about 2 per street...