Ottawa, February 16, 2010

The Honourable Jim Flaherty, Minister of Finance, today announced a number of measured steps to support the long-term stability of Canada's housing market and continue to encourage home ownership for Canadians.

"Canada's housing market is healthy, stable and supported by our country's solid economic fundamentals," said Minister Flaherty. "However, a key lesson of the global financial crisis is that early policy action can help prevent negative trends from developing."

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The commonly-used real estate forms available for download below offer clause-by-clause plain language explanations of the legal terminology used throughout them. Understanding what you are signing is essential to having a successful transaction.

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Buyers remain nervous about the economy but few believe house prices will drop again, according to Royal LePage Advisor Survey TORONTO, December 15, 2009 – As the Canadian real estate market continues to rebound from a steep decline a year ago brought on by the recession, home buyers remain nervous about the stability of the economy, according to a survey of 1,225 Royal LePage agents and brokers across Canada. However, few buyers think home prices will decline again.

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Reach for a Roller and Add Flair to All Fixtures: Royal LePage Identifies Top Renovations with Best ROI Whether doing-it-yourself or hiring a professional, interior painting, hardwood flooring and kitchen upgrades amongst top renovations

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