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Canadian Pension Plan : 5 things you need to know

CPP : 5 things you need to know

by jamesbright February 17, 2013 Latest News 0 comments

Canadian Pension Plan : 5 things you need to know

When George turned 65, he got a present he’d been awaiting for years: his first Canada Pension Plan cheque. When it arrived, it all but blew out the birthday candles.

George (not his real name) had been a senior manager at major corporations most of his …

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Buying a Home : Needs and Wants

by jamesbright February 13, 2013 Buyer News 0 comments

Buying a Home : Needs and Wants

The current combination of attractive mortgage rates, home buying incentive programs and a wide selection of homes from which to choose means now is a great time to consider buying that first home or moving to something that better serves your needs.

Location, Location, Location

Location is one of the …

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Scott McGillivray : Top 5 Home Renos for Return on Investment

by jamesbright February 8, 2013 Latest News 0 comments

Scott McGillivray

Adding value to your home is the number one concern for most homeowners. It doesn’t matter if you’re prepping to sell or looking to build long-term equity, knowing the right renos to invest in is important to ensure you get the most bang for your reno buck.

5. Flooring

Ever wonder about the number one …

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Real Estate News : What will Spring bring for Toronto Real Estate?

by jamesbright February 6, 2013 Buyer News 0 comments

Globe : What will Spring bring for Toronto Real Estate?

By: Carolyn Ireland

For now, anxious sellers in the Toronto real estate market who are hoping for a spring rebound seem evenly matched by optimistic buyers looking for a deal.

Bank of Montreal economist Douglas Porter looks at the Toronto housing market and sees a satisfying balance. …

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Remains Found : Richard III team confirms skeleton found under parking lot is remains of England’s king

by jamesbright February 4, 2013 Latest News 0 comments

Dr Jo Appleby, a lecturer in bio-archaeology at Leicester University, points to an image of the skull of Britain's King Richard III, during a press conference at the university in central England, on Monday.

By : Jill LawlessThe Associated Press, Published on Mon Feb 04 2013

LEICESTER, ENGLAND – He wore the English crown, but …

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Events : Things To Do on Valentines Day

by jamesbright January 30, 2013 Latest News 0 comments

Valentine's Day

Below is a list of a few ideas for celebrating Valentine’s Day.

Dinner and Bowling at The Ballroom in the Club District
This brand new, all-in-one bowling alley resto-bar in Toronto’s Entertainment District was practically designed for date nights. The days of low-budget suburban bowling alleys and Pine-Sol-drenched shoes are officially over. Bowl some …

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New Listing : 8 Riverbank Court, Blue Mountains

New Listing : 8 Riverbank, Blue Mountains

by jamesbright January 27, 2013 Deal of The Month 0 comments

8 Riverbank, Blue Mountains List Price: $649,900

New Listing – 7 Year Old 3500 Ft. Custom Built Bungalow on 1 Acre of Rolling Ravine. 12 Rooms. 2+3 Bedrooms, 3 Baths, Master With Ensuite And Large Walk-In Closet/Dressing Room. Eat-In Kitchen With Walk-In Pantry, Great Room With Fireplace And Overlooks Ravine, Separate Living & Dining …

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Home Buying Tips : Buyer beware the ‘as is’ clause

by jamesbright January 25, 2013 Buyer News 0 comments

Toronto Star : Buyer beware the ‘as is’ clause

Published on Friday January 25, 2013

What do I need to know about buying a home listed in “as is” condition?

When a home is listed for sale “as is,” it doesn’t necessarily mean that it is in a poor state of repair. The term simply means …

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Sellers News : Why more home sellers are listing in January

by jamesbright January 14, 2013 Buyer News 0 comments

With an uncertain housing market, more homeowners are opting to put their houses on the market in January – Michael Stuparyk/Toronto Star file photo

By Mark Weisleder | Fri Jan 11 2013

Traditionally, January is a slow month for real estate as most sellers choose to wait until the middle of February in the hopes of …

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Saving Money : Ten Ways to Save Money

by jamesbright January 4, 2013 Latest News 0 comments

Ten Ways to Save Money

By Adam Mayers | Sun Dec 30 2012

You don’t need a raise or a better job to put more money in your pocket. All it takes is a little time and effort — but you’ll be surprised at how the sacrifices can be modest and the gains substantial.

Here are …

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