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Home Buying: Buyer Agents
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During the third quarter of 1998, 600,000 condos were sold and most of them were bought by first-time buyers and baby boomers looking for a second home. Part of the increase is due to the decrease in mortgage rates, making it cheaper for those who normally rent to buy. Condo sales are expected to maintain their momentum on into 1999.
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TORONTO, June 27, 2007 -- The Toronto Real Estate Board has told the City of Toronto that its proposal to charge a second land transfer tax treats home buyers unfairly. TREB's comments were made in a formal presentation to the City's Executive Committee earlier this week.
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Being a first time home buyer creates personal and financial advantages. By committing to home ownership, you have achieved a common dream, and you have earned the right to benefit from your hard work.
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It turns out the homes had been bought by several "straw buyers," which means they buy up multiple mortgages all at once, pretending each is their home. However, the straw buyers eventually went broke.
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[Y]ou're ready to buy a home in Baltimore! At this point, you should have determined how much you can afford to pay and started talking to an agent. You should ... consider what area of the city you want to live in; what kind of home you want (detached or rowhouse style); and the type of community you desire.
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Facts and myths about agents crediting commissions to home buyers. Should home buyers ask a listing agent to credit part of the commission to make the deal? Do agents owe home buyers kickbacks?
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