Windsor Homes Buying vs Renting

Windsor Homes Buying vs Renting I am often asked whether it is better to rent or to buy.  There are several sites which offer lease vs buy analysis.  The main factors are to consider are: 1.    Monthly Rent 2.    Home Price 3.    Down Payment 4.    Mortgage Rate 5.    Annual Property Taxes Other items such as maintenance, cost of buying, cost of selling, operating costs such as insurance and utilities should also be considered. As a rule of...

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What to do when your assessment is too high, Windsor Real Estate

Source MPAC brochure: If you don’t agree with your Property Assessment from MPAC you can file a Request for Reconsideration. The deadline to file your RfR is April 2, 2012. There are two ways to file a RfR: • The preferred method is to submit a RfR form. Request For Reconsideration 2012 Form Forms are available at www.mpac.ca, or call us at 1 866 296-MPAC (6722). You may also choose to file your RfR electronically through AboutMyProperty™ on...

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Understanding Smart Meters – ENWIN

Smart Meters are Here As part of a provincial initiative to encourage energy conservation and help Ontario consumers manage their electricity costs, ENWIN is now installing Smart Meters throughout Windsor. The Ontario Energy Board (OEB) has directed energy providers, like ENWIN, to install Smart Meters in all Ontario homes and small businesses, encouraging the development of a province-wide “culture of conservation”. As...

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New Home Buyer Tarion Protection

New Home Buyers Page Content If you’re considering purchasing a new home, congratulations! It’s an exciting and rewarding process. A new home may also be the most significant purchase you ever make. In addition to the financial commitment, there are a number of lifestyle and home design options you may need to consider. That’s why it’s so important to do your homework and gather as much information as possible about your...

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Understanding Delayed Closings and Occupancies Windsor Real Estate

Understanding Delayed Closings and Occupancies for Freehold Homes and Condominiums Page Content Under the delayed closing and delayed occupancy warranty, your builder guarantees that your home will be ready for you to move in either by a date specified in the purchase agreement or by a date that has been properly extended if circumstances occur that delay the home’s completion. In many cases, your builder will be required to compensate...

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Tarion New Home Warranty Protection Windsor Real Estate

This section is intended to help new homeowners understand what’s included in the Ontario New Home Warranties Plan Act (the Act) and what to do if a warranty problem arises. The Act outlines the warranty coverage that builders are required to provide to their customers.  Coverage under the Act includes deposit protection, protection against defects in work and materials, protection against unauthorized substitutions, and protection...

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Windsor Essex Property Tax Rebates For Commercial and Industrial Buildings

Windsor Essex property tax relief for vacant commercial and industrial buildings will be provided to property owners through rebates that are issued by municipalities. APPLICATION FORMS WINDSOR ESSEX TECUMSEH LEAMINGTON LAKESHORE LASALLE – contact municipality AMHERSTBURG ONTARIO STANDARD FORM Windsor Essex REBATE: types of properties that are eligible for rebates, the application procedures, the method for calculating rebates, appeal...

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Carbon Monoxide – CMHC

Carbon Monoxide The presence of carbon monoxide (CO) in our homes is dangerous. So, how can you protect your family from carbon monoxide? How do you choose the right CO detector for your home? The first step is to make sure that carbon monoxide never enters your home. The second step is to install at least one CO detector in your home. This About Your House answers often-asked questions about carbon monoxide to help you make the right decision...

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