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Wisest new-home upgrade investments
Thursday, February 9th, 2012 at 11:07am. 48 Views, 0 Comments.
New-home shoppers, take note: When navigating the wide world of upgrades, it's best to put your money where you can walk all over it.
Carpet, tile, wood, whatever - slather your upgrade budget all over the floor.
If you've purchased a new home, that big trip to the design center is exciting but can leave you wondering where to start. Cabinets and appliances? Landscaping and a swimming pool? One of those gorgeous vessel sinks?
New-home sales are down in this real-estate market, but they are happening. We polled builders and real-estate agents to find out which upgrades are most wanted and wisest for starter homes and luxury new builds alike.
First up: floors, and here's why:
"Flooring is something you never want to do again," says Chad…
Pre Super Bowl open house in Killarney
Thursday, February 2nd, 2012 at 6:01pm. 50 Views, 0 Comments.
Please visit my open house at 2609 25a Street SW in the heart of Killarney Sunday February 5 between 11:00 and 2:00. This two storey infill from 2003 has it all! See you there.
Don't Wait Until RRSP Deadline: CIBC
Wednesday, February 1st, 2012 at 10:13am. 65 Views, 0 Comments.
In a growing trend, on the cusp of RRSP season, yet another poll shows that Canadians, by and large do not feel prepared for retirement.
Furthermore, many do recognize the link between retirement success and developing and implementing strategy: “Planning ahead makes a significant difference, according to the poll - among Canadians who say they have a long term investment plan for retirement, 76 per cent say they are financially prepared for retirement, versus just 25 per cent among those who don't have a plan.”“Planning for retirement is something almost every Canadian thinks about at this time of year, and our poll results show that many would like to be further ahead when it comes to their retirement plans," commented Christina Kramer,…
Open House at 2609 25a Street SW
Saturday, January 21st, 2012 at 5:02pm. 62 Views, 0 Comments.
Hello home buyers!
Please visit me at my open house on Sunday January 22 from 12:00 to 3:00. Click http://www.rabbitview.com/dave-greenwood/2609-25a-street-sw to see the virtual tour!
Thank you,
Dave Greenwood
Locking in never looked better
Monday, January 16th, 2012 at 5:55pm. 60 Views, 0 Comments.
Long-term mortgage rates have dropped to the lowest point in Canadian history — and the stampede to lock in is expected to pick up.
Bank of Montreal became the first major Canadian financial institution to bust through 3%, with its 2.99% closed fixed rate mortgage for five years. Others are sure to follow.
If five years isn’t long enough for you, ING Direct has weighed into the current mortgage discussion with a 10-year fixed rate product at 3.89%. The added bonus of going longer than five years is that under Canadian law after half a decade you can break your mortgage for as little as three months’ interest.
TD Canada Trust, which had already lowered rates on six and seven-year fixed rate terms, now has lowered the four-year fixed rate to…
Nomophobia - do you have it?
Monday, January 9th, 2012 at 11:47am. 91 Views, 0 Comments.
The fear of losing mobile contact has become so common that experts have created a new term to describe the state of anxiety it creates for millions of people around the world - NOMOPHOBIA.
Do you become anxious if you lose mobile phone contact with your friends, family or work contacts ?
If so you are not alone.
With the massive worldwide growth in mobile telephony has come a growing dependency on being able to maintian mobile phone contact with the important people in our lives 24 hours a day 7 days a week. Losing mobile contact with children, parents, friends, colleagues or customers can be a stressful and worrying experience.
Nomophobia.com's Top Tips for Avoiding Loss of Mobile Contact
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Gary Clement's Top 10 Cartoons of 2011
Monday, January 2nd, 2012 at 12:48pm. 70 Views, 0 Comments.
It was the best of times, it was the worst of times. But mostly, it was the worst of times. Natural disasters, civil unrest, bloody suppression, financial catastrophe, political shenanigans, sexual indiscretion, 2011 had it all and then some.
It made my life as a cartoonist pretty easy, as all these events readily lend themselves to satire and mockery. Except for natural disasters.
After the jump, Gary Clement picks his top ten of the year.
http://fullcomment.nationalpost.com/2011/12/26/gary-clements-top-ten-cartoons-of-2011/
Open House 2609 25a Street SW - Saturday December 17 from 1:00 to 4:00pm
Thursday, December 15th, 2011 at 10:50am. 100 Views, 0 Comments.
Stop by to visit this Great New Listing in Killarney! If you cannot make it to the open house, please feel free to view the Virtual Tour on my Youtube channel at http://www.youtube.com/user/cgreenda?feature=mhee#p/f/0/F-WdBxnRneg
Calgary apartment vacancy rate on the decline
Tuesday, December 13th, 2011 at 3:42pm. 112 Views, 0 Comments.
Canada Mortgage and Housing reports Calgary's vacancy rate slipped below the 2 per cent mark in October, down almost two full percentage points from the same period a year ago.
A strong economy attracting job seekers is getting most of the credit.
The Executive Director of the Calgary Residential Rental Association tells 660News, landlords have been closely following the drop.
Gerry Baxter says despite the decline in rental units, rents are not expected to rise any time soon.
Baxter says landlords will let market forces dictate rents moving forward, predicting only minor increases to cover higher operating costs.
He says over the course of the year there is a 40 per cent turnover in renters in the city.
OPEN HOUSE Saturday, December 10, 12-3 PM @ 2609 - 25A ST SW
Wednesday, December 7th, 2011 at 12:15pm. 78 Views, 0 Comments.
Stop by to visit this Great New Listing in Killarney! If you cannot make it to the open house, please feel free to view the Virtual Tour on my Youtube channel at http://www.youtube.com/user/cgreenda?feature=mhee#p/f/0/F-WdBxnRneg