Dreaming of a sunny getaway + Getting around downpayment rules

Toronto's Ultimate Travel Show	January 2013

Happy New Year!

With at least two more months of winter left, many of us are dreaming of a sun-filled southern getaway. For people who are still dreaming, there's the Toronto Travel Show and for people ready to take action, it's still not too late to buy something in the US.

People don't traditionally list their homes in January, but you'll find an article below about why you may see the number of listings increase.

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Michelle

Michelle Brienza, AMP (Lic # M0806298) Senior Mortgage Agent Lending Logic Financial Inc.(Broker # 11782) Direct: (416) 410-5761 Fax: (416) 410-5761
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Canadians can still buy a house without saving their pennies

It would seem that regulators want to dissuade Canadians from buying homes with nothing down. Yet despite all of the recent changes, buyers can still get into the real estate market with little cash on hand.

Ottawa did away with Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp .-insured 100 per cent financing back in 2008.

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Why more home sellers are listing in January

Traditionally, January is a slow month for real estate as most sellers choose to wait until the middle of February in the hopes of capitalizing on the early spring market. However, given the uncertainty in the housing market right now, more sellers are opting to put their house on the market in January.

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It's not too late to buy cheap property in the U.S. Sun Belt

You've probably missed the bottom of the U.S. housing market, but the question for Canadians is whether it's too late to jump in now.

Maybe it's the strength of the loonie, the increasing value of their principal residences or the lure of still deeply discounted housing, but Canadians love the United States - especially the Sun Belt - where we remain the No. 1 foreign buyer of property.

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Toronto's Ultimate Travel Show

The days are starting to get longer, but we still have a good two months of winter (despite what Wiarton Willie may predict).
Which makes it a perfect time to visit Toronto's Ultimate Travel Show.

Taking place on January 26 and 27 at the Direct Energy Centre, get out of the cold for a couple of hours and choose your next trip. Whether you want to lie on a beach or go on a safari in Africa, you'll find some great ideas here.

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