Title Insurance – I Thought That’s What the Real Estate Lawyer Did?

Posted by McMurter & Associates on 21 May 2015
Diane and Rick’s lawyer sent them a letter advising them that he was going to buy a Title Insurance policy to cover their new house. Diane decided to do her own research to find out if this was necessary or just another expense. This is what she found.Diane learned that title is really just leg...
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“I Hate This Apartment” – Buying a Home in the Durham Region

Posted by McMurter & Associates on 1 May 2015
Diane and Rick have been living in their first apartmet, located in the Durham Region, for the last three years. In the midst of the concrete, the underground parking, and the long waits for the elevator, there are memories. But the noise from the neighbouring apartments and the smells in the hal...
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What is a Mortgage Broker and why do I need one in the Durham Region?

Posted by McMurter & Associates on 1 April 2015
A Mortgage Broker is like a matchmaker but instead of finding a partner for you, they find you a mortgage. They have both the training and the experience to search the mortgage market for the best mortgage to suit your specific needs.A lot of people don’t know that there are a myriad of lenders...
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I’ve got a computer, why do I need a Durham Region Real Estate Agent?

Posted on 24 March 2015
Being the tech savvy person that you are, why would you hire someone to search the internet for a house for you? There are numerous reasons why having a real estate agent is one of the smartest things to do when buying a home.1. Although it’s true that a Durham Region real estate agent wil...
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McMurter & Associates is located in Whitby, Ontario, and serves the communities of Oshawa, Ajax, Pickering, Clarington, Newcastle, Bowmanville, Courtice, Whitchurch-Stouffville and municipalities throughout Durham Region.