February 2012 
There are 3 blog entries for February 2012.
Wisest new-home upgrade investments
Thursday, February 9th, 2012 at 11:07am. 145 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. 119 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. 123 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,…