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	<description>By Lang Vuong (Brampton real estate agent)</description>
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		<title>Daniel&#8217;s FirstHome is coming to Brampton</title>
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Brampton Real Estate Update
As the Brampton real estate market grows, new subdivisions continue to pop up around the city.  By now, you&#8217;ve probably heard that Daniels is set to introduce a new townhouse community in Brampton.  Here is a brief overview of what to expect for this new corner of Brampton and how you can [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Brampton real estate market sales in January 2010</title>
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Brampton real estate market: January 2010

(Click for December 2009 Brampton market report)
 
There was a dramatic difference between January of this year compared to last year when we were emerging from our real estate downturn.  The average sale price increased by 19% compared to the same month last year.
The average time it took to sell [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.langvuong.com/brampton-real-estate/real-estate/how-did-the-brampton-real-estate-market-do-in-january-2010</link>
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		<title>What are the new changes to mortgage rules?</title>
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New Mortgage Rules You Need To Know
Hi everyone
By now you&#8217;ve probably heard or read in the news that the federal government is making changes to mortgage rules to ensure that Canadians don&#8217;t take on more debt.  There is a lot of confusion regarding whether or not buyers will be required to provide a larger down [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.langvuong.com/brampton-real-estate/the-numbers/what-are-the-new-changes-to-mortgage-rules</link>
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		<title>Are you interested in a zero down mortgage?</title>
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Buying a home in Brampton with no money down
If you&#8217;re thinking of buying a home in Brampton soon and are worried about coming up with a down payment, there is still a zero down mortgage program available for you to explore.  Essentially, what you would be getting is a cash back from the lender [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.langvuong.com/brampton-real-estate/real-estate/are-you-interested-in-a-zero-down-mortgage</link>
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		<title>New semi-detached home in Brampton for sale</title>
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Hi everyone
I just wanted to update everyone on another house I have available in Brampton for sale.  This beautiful semi-detached home is only 1.5 years old and is located in the northwest corner of Brampton, in a very popular neighbourhood.  The house is sunny and inviting, and is in move-in condition.  The great room is [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.langvuong.com/brampton-real-estate/real-estate/new-semi-detached-home-in-brampton-for-sale</link>
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		<title>New Condo In Brampton &#8211; Blade Condos</title>
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Hi everyone!
In a previous post, I covered Park Place Condos.  Here&#8217;s a quick start guide to the other big condo development that is coming up in Brampton. Blade Condos is currently under construction.  Read ahead to find out more details on this condo project!
Where is it located?
The official address of this building will be [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.langvuong.com/brampton-real-estate/real-estate/new-condo-in-brampton-blade-condos</link>
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		<title>Video &#8211; Why should I list now instead of waiting for the spring?</title>
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Well, here&#8217;s the first of many videos to come.  I&#8217;ve been meaning to start video blogging for a long time now, but I&#8217;ve always preferred text for many reasons.  Some future topics will include buying and selling strategies, Brampton related stories, and other community information.
I welcome any comments, good or bad!  In the meantime, if [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.langvuong.com/brampton-real-estate/real-estate/video-why-should-i-list-now-instead-of-waiting-for-the-spring</link>
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		<title>Home Prices in W24 Brampton for 2009</title>
		<description><![CDATA[As promised, here are the final selling prices for homes in the W24 district of Brampton (anywhere East of Highway 410) for 2009.





		
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		<link>http://www.langvuong.com/brampton-real-estate/real-estate/home-prices-in-w24-brampton-for-2009</link>
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		<title>Home prices in W23 Brampton for 2009</title>
		<description><![CDATA[I&#8217;ve just finished compiling the final selling prices for all homes in the W23 district of Brampton (that&#8217;s anywhere West of Highway 410) for 2009.  I&#8217;ll be working on the numbers for W24 and have them posted shortly.
Hope this chart will provide useful for some of you!





		
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		<title>New Condo In Brampton &#8211; Park Place</title>
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Hi everyone!
Here&#8217;s a quick start guide to one of the new condos that are coming up in Brampton.  Park Place is currently under construction.  Read ahead to find out more details on this condo project!
Where is it located?
The official address of this building will be 4 James St., and it will be located in the [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.langvuong.com/brampton-real-estate/real-estate/new-condo-in-brampton-park-place</link>
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		<title>Do I have to pay HST when buying a home?</title>
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One of the most frequent questions I get from clients is about the upcoming Harmonized Sales Tax (HST) and how it will affect the purchase of a home.  Here is the breakdown of the rules:
When does the HST take effect?
July 1, 2010.
How much tax will I be paying in total?
13% (That&#8217;s 5% GST + 8% [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.langvuong.com/brampton-real-estate/real-estate/do-i-have-to-pay-hst-when-buying-a-home</link>
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		<title>How did the Brampton real estate market do in December 2009?</title>
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December 2009

December sales across the GTA showed a 17% increase over the same month of 2008.  Overall in 2009, home prices increased by 4%.
The average time it took to sell a home continued to stay brisk at an average of 27 days, contributing the trend of low inventory of homes in Brampton.
In December of 2009, [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.langvuong.com/brampton-real-estate/real-estate/how-did-the-brampton-real-estate-market-do-in-december-2009</link>
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		<title>Is my Brampton basement apartment legal?</title>
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This is probably the most popular topic of conversation on my blog, as well as the most asked about topic in my emails.  Hopefully the information I provide below will be clear, concise, and answer all your questions as thoroughly as possible.  If you haven&#8217;t already done so, please read my previous article on basement [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.langvuong.com/brampton-real-estate/real-estate/is-my-brampton-basement-apartment-legal</link>
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		<title>Happy New Year!</title>
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Here&#8217;s wishing all my clients and blog readers a very happy new year!  Best wishes in all personal and professional endeavours for 2010!
Cheers,
Lang





		
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		<title>Holiday discount: Sell your home for 1%</title>
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Seasons greetings, everyone!
As the holiday season is now upon us, despite the fact that we&#8217;ve still yet to see snow, you might be dreading all the cash you&#8217;ll soon be dropping on gifts for your friends and family.  And if you&#8217;re planning on selling your house this winter, what makes matters worse is thinking [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.langvuong.com/brampton-real-estate/real-estate/holiday-discount-sell-your-home-for-1</link>
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		<title>Why should I sell my home in the winter instead of the spring?</title>
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So maybe you&#8217;re thinking of selling your home soon, but your friends are telling you to wait until the spring time to take advantage of the spring market.  After all, wouldn&#8217;t it be better to sell in a busy market rather than through the quieter winter months?
Not necessarily.
Here are some great reasons why you [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.langvuong.com/brampton-real-estate/real-estate/why-should-i-sell-my-home-in-the-winter</link>
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		<title>How did the Brampton real estate market do in October 2009?</title>
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October 2009

The average price for October transactions increased by 20% compared to October of last year.  Houses valued over $750,000 experienced the largest jump in sales.  Inventory is extremely low and demand is high.
The average time it took to sell a home also dropped substantially to an average of 27 days.
In October of 2009, Brampton [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.langvuong.com/brampton-real-estate/real-estate/how-did-the-brampton-real-estate-market-do-in-october-2009</link>
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		<title>Beautiful semi-detached home for sale in Heartlake, Brampton</title>
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Hi everyone.
I have a very lovely and recently renovated semi-detached home on a quiet street in the Heartlake area of Brampton.  It&#8217;s a 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom home in a great neighbourhood with fantastic neighbours.
The home has been freshly painted and has a myriad of recent renovations.  Among them:

a new sun deck that [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.langvuong.com/brampton-real-estate/real-estate/beautiful-semi-detached-home-for-sale-in-heartlake-brampton</link>
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		<title>How did the Brampton real estate market do in July 2009?</title>
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July 2009

July 2009 continued to post record sales, carrying on the surge of transactions from June.  Compared to the same time last year, July 2009 reported 9,967 sales, up 28%.  The average price per transaction went up 6% from July of last year.  It&#8217;s official &#8211; last month was the busiest July on record!
The average [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.langvuong.com/brampton-real-estate/real-estate/how-did-the-brampton-real-estate-market-do-in-july-2009</link>
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		<title>Bungalow for sale in prestigious downtown Brampton &#8211; SOLD!</title>
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Hi everyone.
I just wanted to post a new listing I have available in the prestigious downtown core of Brampton.  Nestled in a quiet neighbourhood within minutes of walking distance to Gage Park and City Hall, this is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom renovated bungalow.  As you can tell from the pictures, there is a newly [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.langvuong.com/brampton-real-estate/real-estate/bungalow-for-sale-in-prestigious-downtown-brampton</link>
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