A HOME AWAY FROM HOME DEMYSTIFYING MORTGAGES - HOW MUCH CAN YOU BORROW TOP 5 MOST NOTICEABLE KITCHEN RENOVATIONS A HOME AWAY FROM HOME A HOME AWAY FROM HOME Do you have a dream of owning a place outside of the city where you can escape, kick back and relax? If so, you're not alone. In fact, a recent Royal LePage Recreational Property Report found that in the next two years, there will be seven prospective cottage or recreational property purchasers for every two owners that plan to sell. As demand continues to increase and average prices continue to rise, now more than ever you will need to be patient, establish a list of 'musts' and work with a Realtor who understands the recreational market, if you want your dreams to come true. Full Story DEMYSTIFYING MORTGAGES - HOW MUCH CAN YOU BORROW DEMYSTIFYING MORTGAGES - HOW MUCH CAN YOU BORROW A home is typically the largest purchase you will make in your lifetime, and for most Canadians this means obtaining a mortgage. The amount of your mortgage will determine the size and location of your new home - not to mention the size of your payments. So how do lending institutions decide how large your mortgage loan can be? Lending institutions (such as banks, credit unions, trust companies and insurance companies) want to be certain that you are capable of repaying the money you borrow. Full Story newsletter articles TOP 5 MOST NOTICEABLE KITCHEN RENOVATIONS Top 5 Most-noticeable Kitchen RenovationsKitchens and bathrooms are the most renovated rooms in houses today. This is because a few simple changes can transform the whole look and feel of these rooms. For kitchen renovations the trend is leaning towards sprucing up rooms that function perfectly but that are showing signs of age and wear and tear. Full Story Michael, Bridget & Adrienne Kassen Sales Representatives Royal LePage Estate Realty, Brokerage 1041 Ossington Ave, Toronto 184 Scarborough Rd, Toronto