Bank of Canada, benchmark interest rate, economic growth, bonds, unemployment, surge in job
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The HST, Harmonized Sales Tax, has been a hot topic in both Ontario & British Columbia over the last year since it was announced March 2009. With the tax coming into effect on July 1, 2010, many have mixed opinions on how the tax will affect various costs. Here are a few things that would [...]
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Reality TV has “The Worst Handy Man” and I suspect that other “Worst of” TV programs might be possible too! Experience shows that “DIY” (Do it Yourself) disasters happen because people underestimate the work done by others.
I have been studying Real Estate for a few years now and in addition to my training for legal [...]
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What I Need From You …. To Give You The Best Service
A few guidelines/procedures to keep in mind when your home is listed for sale.
Setting Up Showings
My office will call you to request an appointment when an agent has a prospective Buyer that would like to see your home. If you are not available, a [...]
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With the loonie continuing to hover around parity with the U.S. dollar, Canadians are looking to buy more American products. And one of the most lucrative products they are thinking of buying are homes.
Now is a great time. Not only is the Canadian dollar getting stronger relative to the U.S. dollar, but interest rates in [...]
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We’re all pretty familiar with at least some parts of Vancouver, now. After hosting the Olympic Games in February, Canada’s attention was focused on the country’s third largest for two solid weeks.
But although we enjoyed the stunning views and the thrilling medal wins, how much do we really know about Vancouver? And if you were [...]
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RealNet Canada Inc released its data for Toronto in January a few weeks ago, and what it suggests is both good and bad.
The news is good because sales for new high-rise condos were 1,017 in January 2010. This was the best January the industry has seen since 2005. However, low-rise homes didn’t fare as well. [...]
