A message from our friends at the Cat Hospital of Burlington about how to make sure that you and your cat have a happy and safe holiday season.
Holiday hazards...danger lurks behind every Christmas tree....
You really can't open up a newspaper or surf the cat-friendly websites this time of year
With record high debt levels, Canadians are dedicating a greater percentage of their incomes to servicing mortgages, car loans, and credit card debt despite generational low interest rates.
As the cost of carrying debt continues to rise, families are foregoing education and retirement
Moneyville Blog, Toronto Star, May 6, 2011
By Mark Weisleder
Many people who go it alone when buying a home turn up at open houses or contact the seller's agent directly, thinking they can save half of the commission and get a better deal.
I'm not so sure it's that easy. These buyers do not understand
Posted by: Tamer Fahmi in Homeowners Tips on
Apr 26, 2011
Flooding is a homeowner's nightmare. This spring is promising to be a rainy one which can mean basement flooding for many homeowners. Fortunately there are preventative steps you can take in order to ensure your basement stays dry this spring.
Check the condition of your home's foundation.
Posted by: Tamer Fahmi in Homeowners Tips on
Feb 21, 2011
Written by Julia Slater Reader's Digest - October 2010
Each year, roughly 300 people die and 2,500 are injured in 50,000 fires across Canada. Reader's Digest asked Fire Prevention Canada how most home fires start-and how to prevent them.
- Cooking is the cause of most residential-fire injuries.
With winter comes snow. But before it flies, here is some important information to help you make it through the season:
City Streets
- Primary and secondary roads are salted and sanded first, followed by residential streets
- Snowplows are dispatched on primary and secondary routes when accumulation
Market conditions in the Burlington area continue to be strong. There was concern that a slowing economy in the 2nd half of the year would have a slowing effect on real estate markets. However, low mortgage rates have helped to fuel continuing demand.
First time home buyers are taking full
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Jay Papasan, VP of Publishing and co-author of a number real estate best-sellers, explains why some houses sit on the market while others sell.
Watch Jay's video and get the answer to the markets
It happens every year. So why do we all know someone who shows up an hour late the next day! When we change the clocks this Sunday it marks the final straw and winter sets in soon.
Most Canadians switch to Standard Time Sunday morning, except Saskatchewan.
Health Canada is reminding Canadians who
REALTORS® proudly display the REALTOR "®" logo on the business card or other marketing and sales literature. REALTORS® are committed to treat all parties to a transaction honestly. REALTORS® subscribe to a strict code of ethics and are expected to maintain a higher level of knowledge of the process
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