A new survey from Coldwell Banker Real Estate finds that 87 percent of 1,300 agents and brokers polled agree that the economy is delaying baby boomers’ plans to sell their homes. That said, the desire to purchase and own a home, or more than one home, remains strong in this demographic cohort, especially so in [...]
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CMHC Offers Range of Tips and Resources Buying a home is one of the biggest financial decisions you will make. Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) offers a variety of publications, calculators and tools to help you make informed and responsible homebuying decisions. To assist you in making choices you can be comfortable with into the future, [...] CMHC Offers Range of Tips and Resources Whether you are a first-time renter or a long-time tenant, there are many important decisions to make when evaluating potential rental accommodations. To help make these decisions easier, Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) offers a number of resources, including worksheets and helpful hints, to help you make responsible [...] — and Keep Water Out of Your Home in Winter! If you’re like most people, you probably don’t spend much time in the attic. In fact, the vast majority of Canadians go Houses more prone to ice dams often have major leakage of warm air from the home into the attic, inadequate insulation — or both. [...] Mirage Condos Conservatory Group are developing the area close to their successful Universal Condos project that was completed only a few years ago at Rathburn Road West and Confederation Parkway, close to the Square One shopping area. This latest development, known as Mirage Condos will be a 22 storey tower with 352 units. It will draw [...] There are six different minerals classified as asbestos. Chrysotile shown here is the most commonly used in building construction. Photo courtesy of Ryan Somma. Asbestos is a naturally found mineral that has been with civilization for thousands of years. In ancient times they would weave the material into clothing because of its heat resisting quality. [...] The York Harbour Club is a condo development in Liberty Village close to downtown Toronto. Its great location means it is close to Artist Concept your favorite city amenities as well as transportation access points. It, like Lago Condos I wrote about earlier, has dramatic lake views, being along the Martin Goodman Trail. Luxury finishes are standard [...] Don’t Flush Wasted Water — or Money — Down the Drain Whether you’re buying a new home or just doing that bathroom renovation you’ve always dreamed of, choosing the A high-efficiency toilet can help you save money, protect the environment and conserve water, all without sacrificing performance or peace of mind. right toilet can be one of [...] Ontario’s rapid growth in environmentally friendly energy generation projects, namely wind power, is coming under scrutiny by a number of people who own property near rural wind farms. They maintain that the wind turbines are ruining their enjoyment of the countryside, scaring away wildlife and have become a source of noise, vibration and visual effects that [...] The Chinese real estate experience in the past few years has been one of growth, increased growth and now, recently stabilized house prices. Here we give a history of those years. Welcome to Shanghai, China, the financial capital of the country. It is also a hub for commerce, culture, industry and tourism. Shanghai is a major [...] |
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