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New construction closing in a year; how can I lock in mortgage rate?
I've just contracted for a new house in Florida to be built. The closing won't occur for approximately a year. Is there a way to lock in a mortgage interest rate for so long in the future? It will ...
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HST vacant lot severed from a farm for sale, zoned residential but still has crop on it
I am considering selling a piece of land that was severed as a residential lot from our family farm. The crop has been planted on it, even though it was legally severed as residential. If I sell ...
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HST rebate when buying a vacant piece of land / lot and building one's own new home on it?
I am looking at buying a vacant piece of land from a developer and building a house on it.
I realize I must pay HST on the purchase of the land.
If I act as the contractor/builder of my new home, ...
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How can I hedge against local home value?
I'd like to hedge against my neighborhood home value. I'm not terribly concerned if the overall housing market fluctuates, since if I move and sell my home for less, I can buy a new home for less. ...
