James Tasca*

Broker of Record at ICI Source Real Asset Services Inc., Brokerage

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@DairyQueen Too bad your app doesn’t work. Your free cone day is a scam

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@m1ddy @AirCanada Maybe. They make you enter your trip details into their phone system, only to tell you that there are no agents available.

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@AirCanada Why are no agents available at your Aeroplan contact centre? I have been calling for two days now. It's ridiculous.

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@ScotiabankHelps What is the BIC code for Scotiabank? I need it to receive an international money transfer.

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Accelerating climate plan timeline will hamper efforts to build much-needed housing

Toronto city council has accelerated the timeline for its TransformTO climate action plan in hopes of reducing community-wide greenhouse gas emissions to net-zero by 204… https://t.co/4ofK8TLiRD

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GTA real estate market forecast for 2022 and beyond

For over a year now, markets in the GTA have continuously reported record-breaking months and record-high house prices.

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The 5 myths and realities of U.S. home buying for Canadians

Buying property in the United States is well within reach, but only if you have the proper plans in place and help. Here's what you should consider.

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Why diversification in Calgary is key to the city’s new era

Recent efforts towards diversification are making the city an increasingly attractive choice for families and investors.

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Brampton housing market forecast

The city of Brampton has proven to be one of the most popular suburbs of Toronto and its growth has been rapid for years. But what's in store for its future?

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Calgary continues to report high market performance in spite of the traditionally slow winter market

Calgary is currently among the most affordable of the major cities in Canada for real estate, which is particularly attractive given the out-of-control … https://t.co/37d2H30LD1

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Skilled trades are viable option for everyone

We’ll need to hire and train over 100,000 new workers by the end of the decade in Ontario to keep pace with growth and retirement.

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Mortgage to income ratio Canada

Debt to income ratio is used by analysts to measure the average condition of all Canadian's financial situations as well as the condition of the Canadian economy as a whole.

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These are the largest real estate developers in Canada

Each of these top real estate companies has built thousands of homes and commercial real estate properties in Canada and takes in hundreds of millions of dollars in revenue every year.

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How much does it cost to build a house: Toronto

If you are considering building your home instead of opting for a resale home, here is what you can expect to pay in the City of Toronto.

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New Toronto policy will only raise price of new housing

Toronto council approved an inclusionary zoning policy that will force developers to set aside a percentage of units for affordable housing if they’re putting up condos near transit stations.

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Debt Service Ratio Canada

Debt service ratio is essentially the ratio between your income and your debt payments. This ratio is important because it’s a simple way to measure how effectively you can handle your payments.

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Mortgage rates Canada for rental property

When looking to acquire second property as an income property, you may find that mortgage and interest rates are not the same as when you purchased your first home. Here's why.

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Realtors giving back

There are many ways for Realtors to give back; from a completely unrelated cause you care about to a more directly related community-related cause, there are plenty of options.

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Real estate bidding war rules Canada

Bidding wars have become extremely popular in today's market and yes, they are completely legal. There is, however, a certain Code of Ethics that agents must follow in these events.

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