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23 April 2013

What’s Really Bugging Calgary Homeowners?

Air conditioners. That’s the biggest beef on the minds of Calgarians this spring as we look forward to those hot, summer months. Air conditioners that are too loud, run constantly, and in some cases one resident says, is even affecting the health of the neighbours around it. The problem is simple; whether or not the…

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23 April 2013
When Banks can’t Win Mortgage Wars, they Turn to Cars

Banks have been struggling to win the mortgage wars for nearly a year now. But since mortgage rules have been tightened for the fourth time in just as many years, banks have been finding that no one’s going to be declared the winner. With fewer buyers on the market, it doesn’t really matter how low…

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22 April 2013
Toronto Buyers and Agents Need to get Creative with Offers in Today’s Market

Bidding wars are nothing new in Toronto’s market. At the height of the real estate boom last year, it wasn’t uncommon to see seven or more offers on any one property. But the fact is that now, Toronto buyers are fed up. They’ll do just about anything to prevent getting involved in a bidding war,…

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22 April 2013
Foreigners Quickly Scooping Up some of Canada’s Hottest (and Most Expensive) Properties

What do you do if you’re a Syrian, Egyptian, or European with millions and you want to keep it safe? You choose Canada’s softening real estate market to park it in! That is at least, according to Sotehby’s International Realty. The real estate agency says that they’ve seen greatly increasing numbers over the last several…

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21 April 2013
How Much is a Costco Membership, and is it Worth It?

This morning we delved into CAA memberships, what they cost, and if they’re worth it to the average consumer. We thought as a follow-up to that, we’d delve into Costco memberships too, and see if those are also worth it to the average consumer. With so many people seeing those huge bulk bags of cookies…

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21 April 2013
How Much is CAA, and is it Worth It?

When most people think of CAA and the services they provide, they typically only think about the roadside assistance this company delivers. Yes, if your car ever breaks down or you become stuck on the side of the road somewhere, they will come and tow your car, while also often giving you a ride back…

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20 April 2013
How Much of a Down Payment Should You have for a Rent to Own Property?

Many people who are still renting and dreaming of that one day when they will enter home ownership have heard about rent to own homes. These homes allow you to move in, make a monthly payment just as you would with either a mortgage or rental agreement, but a portion of that rent is reserved…

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