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How Are Pre-Construction Sales This Fall?

Toronto Realty Blog

What does it mean when the real estate market is slow, prices have declined, pre-construction sales and prices are even more sluggish, and yet some pre-construction condominium developers in the midtown area are currently charging up to $2,000 per square foot? But even in this market? I’m not entirely sure.

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Real Estate Sales in Greece: An Overview of Legislative Norms

Realty Biz

Over the years, its real estate market has seen both challenges and growth, shaped by its historical context, economic shifts, and evolving legislative norms. For those searching for Greece property for sale , understanding the intricacies of the country's real estate regulations and practices is paramount.

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Why the US MLS system is the envy of other countries

Housing Wire

They also recently closed on their purchase of a new home. In the process, they had to rent a home for four months between their sale and their purchase given “simultaneous closings” are not a practice there. And they paid a 1% fee to their solicitor for their purchase. All in all, my parents paid 4.5% experience.

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Cleaning Up The Pre-Construction Condo Industry!

Toronto Realty Blog

I have been perhaps the harshest critic of the pre-construction condominium industry in Ontario over the past two decades. Some of you, reading this, have made money in pre-construction. The same thing from David about pre-construction, over-and-over; he’s been saying this for years. I have no doubt about that.

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Who’s Buying Assignment Sales In This Market?

Toronto Realty Blog

“When did you purchase the assignment?” ” I don’t know what would be worse: wanting to assign a pre-construction condo that you purchased two days ago, or wanting to sell a pre-construction condo that you bought in February at the market peak. . “I think it was the second or third week of February.”

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What to Look For in New-Construction Homes: These 5 Crucial Aspects Should Be on Your Radar

Realtor.com

fstop123/Getty Images Few things are as exciting as purchasing a newly constructed home. There are a lot of factors that could make a brand-new home a less than ideal purchase. So, before closing on a new-construction home, here are some things you need to consider. The builder’s reputation.

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Pros and Cons of Mobile Homes Rent to Own

HomeLight

Department of Housing and Urban Development ( HUD ) draws a clear line: any factory-built home made before June 15, 1976 , is classified as a mobile home, while those constructed after this date are considered manufactured homes. The rental period in a rent-to-own agreement can vary, but a typical time period is three years.