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Mississauga Cuts Housing Costs to Build Faster
Mississauga’s new housing measures aim to reduce costs and speed up home construction. Temporary measures include eliminating development charges for three-bedroom rental apartments and reducing charges for others.
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New Year, Better Mortgage Rates: Tips to Get You There
Pay balances three days pre-statement to lower utilization ratios, significantly boosting your credit score quickly.Accept credit limit increases to reduce utilization, improve credit health, and strengthen your profile responsibly.
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Sell Luxury Homes Faster With These Tips!
How to sell luxury real estate? Market knowledge, the right agent, and staging are essential for success. Why hire a luxury agent? They have market expertise and a network to maximize your sale.
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Report maintenance issues with your rental apartment
The City of Mississauga's Rental Standards Program assists tenants in addressing maintenance issues in apartment buildings. If landlords or property managers neglect repairs, residents can report problems related to heating, plumbing, pests, and cleanliness. The program covers buildings with two or more storeys and six or more units. Since its launch in 2022, it has…
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Who does what? Making housing more affordable in Mississauga
The Region of Peel and the City of Mississauga are addressing housing affordability challenges. In Mississauga, first-time homebuyers must be in the top 20% of income earners to afford an average home, while average rents exceed $2,000 for a one-bedroom unit. The Region oversees affordable housing, providing support to nearly 17,000 households, but currently meets…
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Happy Women’s Day
International Women's Day, also known as IWD for short, grew out of the labour movement to become a recognized annual event by the UN.It all started in 1908 when 15K women marched through NYC demanding shorter working hours, better pay and the right to vote. Things were made official in 1975 when the United Nations…
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Ontario’s Home Renovation Savings Program Has Launched
The Home Renovation Savings Program offers rebates up to 30% for energy efficiency improvements starting January 28, 2025.By 2036, the program aims to reduce Ontario’s peak demand by 3,000 MW—equivalent to three million homes off the grid.
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Ontario Offers Rebates for Energy-Efficient Renovations
Ontario introduces energy efficiency programs, offering rebates for home renovations like windows, insulation, and heat pumps.The Home Renovation Savings Program provides rebates up to 30% of energy-efficient home improvement costs.
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How to Renew Your Mortgage in Ontario
Mortgage renewal in Ontario differs from refinancing, as it happens only at the end of a term.Lenders will send a renewal statement with key details like interest rate, principal, and any fees.
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A Break with No Fix? Examining the Impact of Tax Cuts on Rental Construction in the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area
Lower taxes can initially boost construction, but recent tax cuts in Canada aimed at increasing rental housing development had limited and temporary effects. In the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area, rental unit construction surged after the GST and PST cuts, but by the end of 2024, starts returned to pre-tax levels. Additionally, fewer rental units…