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$770 Billion? It's Only Money. Condos and Pets. Upcoming Events.
I read a report the other day detailing how much we Canucks owe on our homes. Cutting right to the good stuff - we collectively lay claim to 5.5 million mortgages. The total amount owed - $770 B-b-b-illion!! Also this week; Shopping for condos? Remember Read More...
94 Broadway Ave. in Orangeville is Sold!
Orangeville, Greater Toronto Area - The 1 1/2 story at 94 Broadway Ave. has been sold. Property information Read More...
Are Mortgage Requirements To Be Tightened Up?
The day of the 5% down mortgage may soon be coming to an end according to the attached Globe & Mail article. Ditto for the 35 year amortization. The government has been musing about different means by which to cool down the housing market and the Read More...
Olympic Torch Relay Comes To Mississauga and Orangeville
If you're feeling not just the spirit of the season, but also catching a bit of that Ol' Olympic Fever, you may want to take a break from shopping to exercise a little community spirit by getting out and cheering on the Olympic Torch Relay. The Read More...
Press Release: RE/MAX 2010 Forecast
Housing performance expected to accelerate in 2010, as economic stability returns to Canadian markets, says RE/MAX Fifteen markets to set new records for average price in 2009 In the midst of one of the most tumultuous economic periods in recent history, Read More...
Canada's Online Destination For Real Estate Goes Mobile
The following is a press release issued by the Canadian Real Estate Association (OTTAWA, Ontario –December 1st, 2009) – Today, one of Canada’s most popular sources for real estate information is going mobile. REALTOR.ca, a part of the Read More...
HST Petition Update
Looking to take a stand on the HST? If you're looking to make yourself heard you can join with Ontario Realtors and send an email to your MPP using the attached link & templated petition. Over 15,000 emails have been sent so far. Just click here Read More...
Update On Quarry Application For Dufferin County
The following is a press release issued by the North Dufferin Agricultural And Community Taskforce (NDACT). The Highland Companies, owned by a US based Hedge fund operation with offices in Boston, has advised they will file for an aggregate licence imminently Read More...
Girls Night Out Will Never Be The Same
Congrats on the swanky new condo Jen. I just received a thank you card from Sherway Gardens. Have fun! Read More...
OREA Sponsored HST Petition
Not impressed by the HST? Participate in OREA's petition by emailing your MPP. 9700 emails sent in first 2 days. http://bit.ly/stopthehst Read More...
Home buyers willing to pay to be eco-friendly
Home buyers willing to pay to be eco-friendly The 2009 EnerQuality Energy Efficiency/Green Building Survey, released in October, reports nine out of 10 Ontario home buyers still value energy efficiency when making new home purchase decisions. The survey Read More...
Paradise Found
Hey Tracey & Chris - Congratulations on “Paradise Found“. Next order of business; a 4-wheeler, then a dirt bike, don’t forget you’ll need a small tractor for the snow plow, oh, and a riding mower, and .... They should have Read More...
Update On The HST
October 21, 2009 -- The provincial government has provided rules/guidance on how it will transition to the implementation of the proposed Harmonized Sales Tax. Background The provincial government has announced that it intends to combine the eight percent Read More...
Don't Use CFLs in Garage Door Openers
Thanks to John Allingham of Halton-Peel Home Inspection (416-254-5869) for passing along this tip advising against the use of CFL's in garage door openers; There have been several warnings concerning the use of compact fluorescent light (CFL) bulbs Read More...
Unique Products & Services
New Feature page - "Unique Products & Services". This is a free service provided by yours truly. The more the merrier so feel free to let me know if you have any suggestions ... Click Here Read More...
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