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HST & Real Estate

HST? – How It Affects 12 Matters In Ontario  Real Estate Beginning July 1, 2010, there will be sales tax in Ontario of 5% + 8% = 13% (12% in British Columbia) replacing the former 5% GST (Goods and Services Tax) and the  former 8% PST (Provincial Sales Tax). 1) HST and  Mortgage Brokerage Fees [...]

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Energy Efficient Homes

DID YOU KNOW… Today’s home builders offer a wide variety of energy efficient options. These range from certified Built Green or R2000 finished homes, to individual features such as high efficiency heating systems, upgraded insulation and ENERGY STAR appliances. Whether you’re building or buying a new home, ask your builder about the following energy efficiency [...]

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HST

Below are few common questions and answers on the new HST. Hope you find it useful. What is HST? The Harmonized Sales Tax (HST) is the harmonized value-added tax that will replace GST AND PST on July 1, 2010.  The HST will apply at a rate of 13% in Ontario to taxable property and services. [...]

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Returning Calls

In business, returning your calls is not optional. we are all busy people, it is virtually impossible to be available for every call that comes in. So at some point of time, a caller is going to get your voice mail. But will you return their call? I receive 100+ emails and dozens of calls [...]

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Buying

For most of us, buying a home is the most important financial commitment and lifestyle decision we will make in our lifetimes. For these reasons, I am dedicated to finding you the absolute best home for your needs. Here is how I will guide you through the entire process, from viewing homes and financing, to [...]

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Dull stupid fatuous…

Taking a look around us, it is easy to spot dull stupid fatuous people.  They are better known as jerks, and  are like roaches — there is never just one. He or she is an intrusive, backstabbing, interrupting, monopolizing, bragging, paranoid, two-faced, intimidating, and SARCASTIC. Everyone is given a jerk just like a guardian angel. [...]

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First Impressions

No matter how much we might think that we are non-judgmental every one of us is ‘guilty’ of making first impressions about people. It can take as little as 3 seconds for us to make an initial first impression about somebody we meet for the very first time and this is whether we do that [...]

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Get Social Media?

Over a drink, I’m trying to explain to a colleague the concept of social media for the umpteenth time.  I mean, it’s wonderfull that they show an interest, but the fact that they keep asking what’s it all about shows how far we are from Web 2.0. It’s hard for people who frequently use social [...]

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