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About The Real Estate Kings

The Real Estate Kings are a family of four professional, full-time Realtors® whose goal is to exceed the expectations of our clients. We measure our success by the referrals we receive and consider them to be their own testament to our commitment to remain a consistently top-ranked, dynamic Real Estate team.

Bank of Canada maintains overnight Rate

Posted on June 14, 2013 by The Real Estate Kings

The Bank of Canada maintains rate, at 1%. This leaves our prime rate at 3% where it has been since September 2010.

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Bond yields up significantly, expect fixed rates to go up!

Posted on June 1, 2013 by The Real Estate Kings

The 5 year bond yields are up over 30 basis points in May. Should they stay this high, one should expect fixed interest rates to rise as well. It may be prudent, should you be looking to make a purchase … Continue reading →

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Scotia Total Equity Plan: Why We Chose Scotiabank’s STEP

Posted on June 1, 2013 by The Real Estate Kings

Here’s an informative description of how Scotia’s HELOC or STEP (Scotia Total Equity Plan) works. Contact Charlotte Roach (780.215.4431) who is Scotia’s mobile mortgage specialist, for further details.

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Photo radar locations for week of May 13-19

Posted on May 16, 2013 by The Real Estate Kings

Photo radar locations for week of May 13-19. Gregoire Drive Barber Drive Simcoe Way Morimoto Drive Beacon Hill Drive

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Canadian home sales rise in April

Posted on May 16, 2013 by The Real Estate Kings

According to statistics released today by The Canadian Real Estate Association Canadian home sales rise in April.

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Canada’s Bond Yield increasing – mortgage rates may increase as well

Posted on May 14, 2013 by The Real Estate Kings

Historically, Bond Rates and Fixed Mortgage Rates have fluctuated in relation to each other.Canada’s Bond Rates have climbed in the past few days. As a result, some lenders are increasing their interest rates. Interest Rates are still at a historical … Continue reading →

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OSFI Considering Mortgage Amortization Changes

Posted on May 12, 2013 by The Real Estate Kings

Here we go again. Just as we’re setting into our spring market, an announcement from the Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions Canada, verifies that they may be looking at changes to amortization rules yet again, tightening the rules … Continue reading →

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Photo radar locations

Posted on May 2, 2013 by The Real Estate Kings

Photo radar locations for week of May 6-12 Carteret Drive Fraser Avenue Hillcrest Drive MacKenzie Boulevard Thickwood Boulevard

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Photo radar locations disclosed

Posted on April 23, 2013 by The Real Estate Kings

Photo radar locations for week of April 22 – 28. Bulyea Avenue MacDonald Crescent Highway 63 and Hospital Street Brett Drive Millenium Drive

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Bank of Canada signals rates to remain on hold even longer

Posted on April 23, 2013 by The Real Estate Kings

Bank of Canada signals rates to remain on hold even longer.

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