Mon, March 29 2010 10:13 amMortgage/Financeleave a comment

Mortgage Rates on the Rise

RBC, TD hike mortgage rates Other banks expected to follow suit Royal Bank and TD Canada Trust announced Monday they are increasing several mortgage rates by up to 6/10ths of a percentage point. The biggest jump is attached to the popular five-year fixed closed rate, which moves from 5.25 per cent to 5.85 per cent at both banks. That's the posted rate, which is routinely discounted by the big banks. RBC's new discounted rate for the five-year term also rises 6/10ths of a percenta....

Fri, March 12 2010 8:25 amOrganizationleave a comment

Be prepared: the little things that take the stress out of life

Do you ever feel like there’s got to be a better system? Are you the last person standing in the department store on Christmas Eve? Do you find yourself amid a stack of receipts and papers frantically trying to file your taxes by deadline? Do you look around and wonder why your home always feels cluttered when you feel like you’re always cleaning? If so, then yes, there is a better system. It takes some effort in the planning, but once you learn a few techniques and a few simple ....

Fri, March 12 2010 6:53 amNew Home Constructionleave a comment

New Building Blocks - 12 steps to today's home

Homefinder.ca find a place to call home New Building Blocks - 12 steps to today's home How many times have you heard: "They just don't build them like they used to"? Maybe like countless other buyers you want to know if there is some truth to this adage. To help you find out, try going through the step-by-step building process. This will help you gauge the role you should take before, during, and after your home's completion. The first task should be to choose a good builder. ....

Tue, March 9 2010 9:32 pmI love the Environmentleave a comment

Make the most of green updates

Make the most of green upgrades As energy conservation becomes more of a concern for both government and consumers, REALTORS® can better serve their clients by knowing more about heating system upgrades and government grant programs for them. Clients who are interested in upgrading their heating systems can take advantage of the Ontario Home Energy Savings Program and the federal ecoEnergy Retrofit program which provide grants for retrofitting their homes. Homeowners can receive up to ....

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