Mar 19, 2012
Why opting for a smaller home might just mean more life from less house
You gotta love a girl who grew up as one of the richest kids in the world (in one of the richest homes in the world – a 57,000 sq ft mansion, known as “The Manor,” that went on the market for $150 million in 2009), yet refused to bank on her parents’ money. Indeed, when her father - television mogul Aaron Spelling - passed away, she reportedly got less than $1 million of his $500 million estate. read more »
Jan 23, 2012
While stories south of the border speak to an ongoing real estate crisis, where foreclosed homes descend into disrepair, and neighbourhoods are reclaimed by weeds and wanderers, the story in Canada has been much different. Rather than suffering a crash, Canada’s real estate market has been barrelling ahead. Does this mean we’re headed for the same dramatic bubble and bust the U.S. – and many other countries – have recently experienced? Mortgages experts say probably not, suggesting that while Canadian real estate prices are probably over-valued, the overall economic climate suggests they are more likely to plateau than plunge. read more »
Jan 23, 2012
Inexpensive home pick-me-ups to give your place a whole new feel
Feeling like it’s time to freshen up that fabulous place of yours, but don’t know where to start? Have you looked through the design magazines, cleaned up your drool, and thought - I will never be able to afford any of that! That may be true, but design doesn’t need to mean decadently priced. Might we suggest a few small and inexpensive pick-me-ups which can be done for next to nothing and will give your place a whole new feel? Consider the options… read more »
Jan 9, 2012
5 tips for Canadians to keep it real in real estate (and become mini moguls in the process)
Fancy being a real estate mogul, do you? Is your New Year’s resolution to live like a Kennedy? Has Jennifer Aniston’s recent property sleuthing inspired you to do a little buying and selling of your own? How hard could it be to become the Donald - especially if you have the advantage of better hair? read more »
Jan 2, 2012
How to prepare for hidden moving expenses
Moving is always an exciting (and exhausting) experience. Whether you’re relocating across town or across the country - à la Khloe Kardashian and Lamar Odom - you’ll need to plan ahead and financially prepare for the task at hand. And while reality television stars may be immune to unexpected expenses, we average folk are repeatedly left scrambling for solutions when hit with hidden costs. If you’re budgeting for a move, remember to take the following items into consideration. read more »
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