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Tax Benefits of Home Ownership - RE/MAX nova 04 February 15 02:31 PM | Merv Edinger | 2 Comments: As a potential Home Buyer, I am sure you are like so many others in the same situation & have many questions regarding buying your first home. What many home buyers don't consider when buying a home is the Tax Benefits of Home Ownership . Consult Read More...

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How much lower can they go? Bank of Canada drops key interest rate to 0.75% - Mortgage rates should follow 21 January 15 01:24 PM | Merv Edinger | 1 Comments: Wednesday, 21 January 2015 How much lower can they go? Bank of Canada drops key interest rate to 0.75% - Mortgage rates should follow Bank of Canada shocks market with rate cut. How much lower can they go? The Bank of Canada announced a surprise quarter-percentage-point Read More...

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First-time home buyers take note! No need for a "starter home" when you can afford to move into this renovated family home in Dartmouth 12 January 15 01:01 PM | Merv Edinger | 0 Comments: Affordale, move-in ready, renovated home for sale in family friendly Dartmouth neighborhood - 28 Eastwood Court - RE/MAX nova 28 Eastwood Court MLS® 04888723 First-time home buyers take note! There is no need to buy a starter home when you can move Read More...

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Downsizing - A different retirement living option & tax savings for you to consider - RE/MAX nova 05 November 14 06:31 PM | Merv Edinger | 0 Comments: Retirement living options "An aging population is getting some of the blame for projections that housing demand will slump in Halifax in 2015 and rebound only slightly in 2016. The latest report from the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) Read More...

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Viva La Vista! We have homes with awe inspiring views for every budget 20 May 14 06:11 AM | Merv Edinger | 0 Comments: Have you been dreaming of being able to unwind, after a long day at work with your loved ones, sipping a glass of your favorite wine & enjoy a breathtaking view? Here are some stunning vistas that could be yours to enjoy in a wide range of budgets: 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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Dealing with Aluminum Wiring 03 January 13 08:30 AM | Merv Edinger | 0 Comments: Dealing with Aluminum wiring & the misleading information surrounding it is an issue that real estate agents in the Halifax Municipality deal with on an ongoing basis. Luckily, local building inspector, Bryan Freeman wrote a terrific article ( REM, Read More...

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Save pennies vs making $$$: the REAL value of a FULL SERVICE brokerage 02 August 12 06:49 AM | Merv Edinger | 303 Comments: Save pennies vs making $$$: the REAL value of a FULL SERVICE brokerage (Members Only) ( edit / delete ) Our brokerage at recently met to discuss the changes in our industry over the last several years & the fact that as soon as the Real Estate market 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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Our Halifax Regional Municiaplity Communities - churches & places of worship -remax nova 26 January 12 04:13 PM | Merv Edinger | 48 Comments: A list of the Halifax Regional Munipality's places of worship & churches, broken down by religion, with links for you to be able to access more information about each. We hope that you find this service helpful. If you know of another church, 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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Buyer Beware! Grow-ops do not make a good investment. How to identify them - Remax Nova Halifax Real Estate 18 January 12 11:43 AM | Merv Edinger | 6 Comments: Contrary to popular belief, Grow-ops or drug houses do not make good long-term investments. It is of great importance to take extra steps in identifying a grow-op (or drug house) before entering into any contractual obligations with clients or the public. Read More...

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