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WHAT THE EXPERTS ARE SAYING ABOUT BREXIT鈥橲 EFFECT ON U.S. AND CANADIAN REAL ESTATE

Referendum in Great Britain (Brexit) about relationship with Eur

On Thursday, June 23, 2016, 52% of Britons voted 鈥榶es鈥 to a referendum proposing that Britain withdraw from the European Union, an economic and political partnership of 28 European countries. Brexit, or Britain鈥檚 Exit from the EU, triggered uncertainty about future economic relations with the UK and EU, and sent shockwaves throughout the world.

Shortly after the results were revealed, David Cameron announced his intention to resign as Prime Minister, the British Pound dropped to 颈迟蝉听, and UK stocks fell drastically as well.

Noting the importance of the UK to the global economy, the聽 and financial experts worldwide are predicting what effect the EU referendum will have on their own regional economies.

But how will Brexit affect the real estate markets in Canada and America?

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HOW TO WORK WITH THE HOA WHEN BUYING OR SELLING A HOME

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Prospective buyers often have strong feelings about whether their next home must or must not include a homeowners鈥 association (HOA). However, the majority of people who live in managed subdivisions and developments are happy with their associations. According to the聽 (CAI), 64% of Americans who reside in community associations rate their experience positively.

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REALTY EXECUTIVES INTERNATIONAL RANKS #5 IN BUSINESS JOURNAL’S FRANCHISORS LIST

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皇冠体育app International has once again ranked among the top five firms on the .

Closing out last year with 500 franchise units, 皇冠体育app International placed number five on the list, which ranks Phoenix-area franchisors based on total number of franchise units as of December 31, 2015. 聽In all, 25 franchise concepts made the list, together accounting for 6,611 total franchise units and more than 245 years of franchising experience.

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6 Renovations That Can Add Value to Your Home

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A lot of people get excited at the idea of a home renovation. They have grand ideas of how they want their home to look. But one thing to keep in mind is how those ideas will affect your home鈥檚 value once it comes time to sell after a tenure of nine years, according to the .

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Parkbridge Lifestyle Communities and 皇冠体育app Canada announce partnership

Parkbridge & 皇冠体育app Announce Partnership

and 皇冠体育app Canada are pleased to announce a new partnership. 皇冠体育app has been named the exclusive listing brokerage for . The announcement was made jointly by Andrew Blair, President and CEO of Parkbridge Lifestyle Communities, and by Scott Gilmour, President of 皇冠体育app Regional. An at the 55 and up lakeside community took place on June 17, 2016 in Goderich, Ontario.

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REALTY EXECUTIVES BROKER WAYNE WHITE RECEIVES DISTINGUISHED REALTOR庐 AWARD

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Distinguished REALTOR庐 Wayne White (left) and Earl Kotlar of
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Wayne White has been a part of Saskatchewan鈥檚 real estate community for over 40 years. He鈥檚 been a member of the (ASR) since 1975, a broker since 1978, served as president of the (ARR) twice, received an Honorary Life Membership from the ASR in 2004 and was named Regina鈥檚 REALTOR庐 of the Year in 2007. So it came as no surprise when the ASR and (CMHC) announced that they were honoring White with the 2016 Distinguished REALTOR庐 Award.

鈥淭o have contributed as much as he has to the boards and his community 鈥 that鈥檚 what this award is all about, and Wayne is an obvious choice for Distinguished REALTOR庐,鈥 says Bill Madder, CEO of the ASR. 鈥淭here is no question about Wayne鈥檚 dedication to the REALTOR庐 community. Our sincere congratulations go out to him,鈥 he adds. 聽

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REALTY EXECUTIVES ON THE BAY OPENS NEW OFFICE IN WASAGA BEACH, ONTARIO

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Ribbon cutting ceremony for 皇冠体育app On the Bay Wasaga Beach

Wasaga Beach, a resort town in Simcoe County, Ontario, Canada, is the latest addition to the 皇冠体育app International family. Adding to offices in Midland, Tiny, and Wyevale, Broker/Owner Grace Kidd believes that Wasaga Beach is a key business location.

鈥淥ur brokerage will not only serve the real estate needs of Wasaga Beach and the surrounding community, but it will expose our brand to the many tourists who visit from other regions,鈥 Kidd says.

Tourism is recognized as a major industry in the town, which attracts over one million visitors every year according to the . 鈥淥ur quality of life and safe, friendly community has attracted a steady stream of new residents and seasonal dwellers over the years. We are proud of our community and delighted to share it with our many visitors throughout the year,鈥 comments Mayor Brian Smith.

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USING GOOGLE MAPS TO FINE TUNE YOUR HOME HUNT

USING GOOGLE MAPS TO HUNT FOR YOUR NEXT HOMEAccording to , Google Maps is one of the top 10 smartphone apps in the country. Globally, approximately to perform one billion searches every day. It鈥檚 a popular and useful tool, but how can you use it in your search for a new home?

Explore the neighborhood

Go for a virtual walk around your target suburb with . This feature allows you to take a virtual tour of the city streets, even letting you to step into local businesses like restaurants and stores that have indoor maps available.

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MOVING DURING THE SUMMER WITH KIDS

MOVING DURING THE SUMMER WITH KIDS

Approximately 17 to 20 million people are expected to move this summer, and according to , the majority of Americans move between Memorial Day and Labor Day.

鈥淧eople feel more comfortable with the idea of moving house during these three to four months because of the favorable weather conditions, the summer holidays, and various other seasonal factors that seem to promise a safe, comfortable, and efficient relocation,鈥 says relocation professional .

If you鈥檙e planning on relocating your family during peak moving season, start planning as early as possible in order to ensure that the process goes smoothly.

Here are some tips to help make your move stress-free:

Have a moving checklist

Your moving checklist should cover all aspects of the move, from filling out a USPS change of address and notifying all relevant parties of your move, to unpacking and organizing your home on arrival. Break your tasks down into manageable phases starting several weeks out.

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