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Cinderella - A Comparison Of A Fairy Tale With the Facts of Our Halifax Real Estate Market - ReMax Nova 07 January 14 10:57 AM | Merv Edinger | 1 Comments: We all grew up knowing Disney's version of the beloved Cinderella , a European folk tale . The love story of a pretty girl, down on her luck who meets a prince, falls in love, & lives happily ever after, right? Have you ever thought of the other Read More...

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How was the real estate market in the Halifax Region in 2013 - the facts & stats 05 January 14 09:37 AM | Merv Edinger | 0 Comments: How is the real estate market in Halifax? The facts & stats for 2013! Halifax Regional Municipality Housing Market check What’s made this year more notable has been the very slow start for the first 5 months of the year, which felt especially Read More...

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Housing Affordability Across Generations - Then & Now - Across Canada - ReMax Nova Halifax real estate 30 April 13 08:32 AM | Merv Edinger | 2 Comments: Housing Affordability Across Generations - Then & Now - Across Canada A chart of " then " & " now " affordability of housing prices across the country. *Provided by NSAR April/13. Now for a comparison of Mortgage Interest Rates Read More...

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Canadian Housing Markets in 2013 - 6 posted new records in 1st quarter - reMax Nova Halifax Real Estate 30 April 13 08:28 AM | Merv Edinger | 39 Comments: After a slow start, demand for luxury homes is regaining momentum in most major centres, says RE/MAX Mississauga, ON (April 30, 2013) - Spring is in the air and nowhere is that more evident than in the country's luxury housing market. After a subdued Read More...

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Points to be aware of when considering buying or selling a home privately 18 February 12 11:41 AM | Merv Edinger | 0 Comments: 6 key points to be aware of when considering buying or selling a home privately So you are considering becoming a FSBO ( aka A For Sale By Owner ). You think you have enough spare time & it doesn't seem to be that hard, you just throw a sign on Read More...

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Nova Scotia’s real estate market & latest MLS® statistics 18 February 12 11:13 AM | Merv Edinger | 0 Comments: Nova Scotia’s real estate market & latest MLS® statistics When considering buying or selling a home, often the most expensive transaction many of us will make in our lives, it is important to have the facts. We, of Merv Edinger & Associates Read More...

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Clauses in a standard real estate purchase & sale & how they protect your best interests 18 February 12 11:03 AM | Merv Edinger | 0 Comments: FYI! Standard clauses in a purchase & sale of real property & why they are there to protect you Standard Agreements are written to protect the public In NS, we are fortunate to have well written, by lawyers with input from industry members, standard Read More...

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Free down payment mortgage options vs renting & hopefully saving a down payment 28 January 12 02:43 PM | Merv Edinger | 0 Comments: Read More...

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Purchasing a home using a FREE DOWNPAYMENT mortgage VS renting: what is a better investment? 21 January 12 04:16 PM | Merv Edinger | 1 Comments: FREE DOWN PAYMENT mortgages are available to you! Did you know that the FREE DOWN PAYMENT program from certain lenders is not only available to buyers, not just first time buyers, of single family homes but also those who are in the market for owner-occupied Read More...

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Our Marketplace: The Average House Prices By Province & City & the Latest Mortgage Rates 15 January 12 10:15 AM | Merv Edinger | 0 Comments: Welcome to the January issue of the News & Rate Advisor. Current Discount Mortgage Rates Jan 2012 Variable Rate 2.80% 1 Year 2.89% 2 Year 2.99% 3 Year 3.19% 4 Year 3.29% 5 Year 3.39% 7 Year 3.99% 10 Year 4.79% Prime Rate 3.00% * Rates subject to change Read More...

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Our Communities: The Halifax Penninsula - Halifax Real Estate Remax Nova 11 January 12 11:04 AM | Merv Edinger | 15 Comments: If you are the type of person who wants to be in the heart of the action, with everything within walking distance, surrounded by hotspots, restaurants, universities, hospitals,shopping, spas, & activity, then perhaps living in downtown Halifax is Read More...

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Baby boomers take note! Options to consider when downsizing to a new home - Remax Nova Real Estate 28 December 11 08:26 PM | Merv Edinger | 0 Comments: (function(d, s, id) { var js, fjs = d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0]; if (d.getElementById(id)) return; js = d.createElement(s); js.id = id; js.src="http://mervynedinger.point2agent.com//connect.facebook.net/en_US/all.js#xfbml=1" mce_src="http://mervynedinger.point2agent.com//connect.facebook.net/en_US/all.js#xfbml=1"; Read More...

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Overpricing your home for sale: The real costs! - Remax Nova Real Estate 28 December 11 08:16 PM | Merv Edinger | 3 Comments: (function(d, s, id) { var js, fjs = d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0]; if (d.getElementById(id)) return; js = d.createElement(s); js.id = id; js.src="http://mervynedinger.point2agent.com//connect.facebook.net/en_US/all.js#xfbml=1" mce_src="http://mervynedinger.point2agent.com//connect.facebook.net/en_US/all.js#xfbml=1"; Read More...

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Knowing your real estate market place: 2011 profile of home buyers & sellers - Remax Nova Real Estate 28 December 11 08:00 PM | Merv Edinger | 1 Comments: (function(d, s, id) { var js, fjs = d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0]; if (d.getElementById(id)) return; js = d.createElement(s); js.id = id; js.src="http://mervynedinger.point2agent.com//connect.facebook.net/en_US/all.js#xfbml=1" mce_src="http://mervynedinger.point2agent.com//connect.facebook.net/en_US/all.js#xfbml=1"; Read More...

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