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    IS IT POSSIBLE TO BUY AN APARTMENT IN CANADA?

    Hi as a non resident you can buy residential real estate with minimum down payment of 35% as many properties as you can afford. For more info please go to alrivas. com or you can call me I'm Realtor in Toronto with 11 years of experience.
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    Looking for short term furnished apartment in city of Toronto

    Hello Battur is possible to rent short term but you have to consider that it will cost you around $2,000 per month for 1 Brm. is cheaper to go to motel7. I'm a Realtor visit my site for more info. alrivas. com
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    First day in canada, ever.. How to rent?

    Hi EB I'm a Realtor and can tell you that it's possible to rent without job and reference but you must use a Realtor to help you negotiate tour contract. alrivas. com
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    Buying a house - Advice please :)

    Banks like to play games in order to offer you their discount interest rate they first offer their posted rates then when you go to a different bank they will offer a better rate until you get their discount rate by that time your credit has been checked 3 times or more. My advice is go to a...
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    Short Stay Options in and around Missisuaga

    Hi I'm Realtor and I live in Mississauga. Short term rent is difficult and expensive in your case you have medium size family. Check my sit for more info. alrivas. com
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    montreal

    Hello There I'm a Realtor in Toronto and my advice to you is buy. #1 Rent = landlord owns the property you just pay wasting your money. #2 buy =you own gaining equity every year plus reducing your loan also all the money you make on your home is tax free. #3 best retirement plan ever. alrivas. com
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    Buying a house - Advice please :)

    Hi I'm sorry to replay so late I didn't see this post. Yes is a financial institution that only does mortgages and mortgages only. I don't work with banks banks=headaches.
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    Help need to find accommodation in Toronto

    Hello There. You can purchase a property in Canada even if you are non resident all depends on your down payment and credit history (yes credit history from Australia). I'm Realtor I can help you with the purchase or rent whatever your choice is. Check my site for more info alrivas. com or email...
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    Buying a property in Canada

    Mortgage Broker will in most cases offer you a better rates than banks. Banks have a game to play,you tell them I'm going to see the rates of the bank in front then they tell you is ok I'm giving you the best rate then you go across the street and they give you 1/2 % less then you comeback to...
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    Buying a property in Canada

    HI anybody can purchase real estate in Canada as long as he or she can prove they can pay for it legally. Nonresidents must give 20% down payment of the value of the property if they can show credit report from US,UK,Australia or other country that has credit records. If you don't have a...
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    Accommodation in Toronto area wanted for new comer couple

    Hi Barbara for short term is not so easy to find specially bachelors and rooms. I'm a Realtor in your case I will recommend you a Hotel like motel 7 is clean and they have monthly rates. For more info go to my site alrivas .com.
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    cost of living in Barrie area

    Hi Tony a 2 Br unit will go for 1200 average plus utilities remember these 2 plaes are tourist areas so it'll be more if you get close to theho main roads. Shopping in Wassaga is ok there is Walmart. Gas is the same as all ontario it depends right now $1.28 1 little. utilities for 3 people will...
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    Mortgage possibility with 5% down and overseas job

    I agree with Enrique I'm a Realtor and actually there is a new product exclusive for new immigrants that i use that allows 5% down payment and you can use your American credit history. you don't need permanent status in Canada also credit history from Australia or united kingdom can be used. If...
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    How did you actually look for an apartment?

    To avoid conflicts hire a Realtor is free and you will know that the contract you are getting into will be fair for both parties. I'm a Realtor in Toronto if you have any questions please contact me alrivas. com.
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    Condo apt Vs. town home condo

    Apartments will pay more maintenance fee because of the common areas. Are normally smaller. Will appreciate a little less than a town. Town you will have clean snow and won't have a pool and gym normally. for info in the GTA go to alrivas. com.
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    Buying a house - Advice please :)

    Hello I will speak for Ontario Realtors will be paid by the seller of the property and will give you the buyer a present for using their services normally. 2 weeks ago I had a meeting with a Financial institution that specializes in newcomers if you come from countries with credit record such...