(NC)—It’s hard to stay organized in any aspect of life, but keeping your financial records in order is one of the most important things you can do to help your family should a crisis occur. A recent poll conducted by Leger Marketing for the Canadian Life and Health Insurance Association (CLHIA) showed that only one [...]
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Take these steps to get your financial house in order
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Are you average? This is what first-time home buyers look like in Canada
The average first-time home buyer in Canada is 29 years old and expects to be able to put down a down payment of $48,000 on $300,000 home, according to a recent poll by the Bank of Montreal. But the study, released Tuesday, also found that price expectations vary widely, depending on where the home buyer [...]
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The 2013 Colour of the Year is bright and positive
(NC)—In our world, colour is critical. Everyone, from car companies to fashion and make-up brands, work hard to develop colour palettes that reflect the pulse and mood of our culture. Benjamin Moore has chosen Lemon Sorbet as their 2013 Colour of the Year. Here are a few ways to use it: • Pastels, flattering in [...]
Alberta Resale Housing Market Forecast to lead the country again in 2013
CALGARY — Alberta will lead the country this year and in 2013 in the pace of growth in the resale housing market, according to a new forecast by the Canadian Real Estate Association. The national association of realtors said Monday that Alberta MLS sales this year will finish up 13.1 per cent from last year [...]
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Upgrade attic insulation to save on energy bills
(NC)—A great source of energy loss and expense in a house can be an improperly insulated attic. While your attic is most likely insulated, over time, that insulation can settle or compact, reducing its R-value. A breezy attic may also result in drifts or shifts in your original insulation, leaving gaps where heat can escape. [...]
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How to avoid home buyers’ regret
With Canadians entering the housing market in greater numbers than ever before, it wouldn’t be surprising to find that many suffer buyers’ regrets. A recent survey commissioned by TD Canada Trust found the two biggest regrets — reported by 60 per cent of the 1,002 respondents — have to do with finances; not making a [...]
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Create a timeless look in your home
(NC)—Like fashion, interior design trends change with the seasons. Each month, different colours and patterns become the new “it” look, inspiring us to overhaul our home décor. Keeping up with the latest looks can be challenging, not to mention expensive. That’s why it’s important to remember that keeping your home décor modern isn’t so much [...]
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Canada’s housing market stronger than forecast
TORONTO — The Canadian Real Estate Association said Friday that the national home price and sales activity this year will be higher than previously forecast, following a strong spring. It now forecasts 475,800 homes will be sold in 2012, up 3.8% from 2011, compared with earlier expectations of a gain of 0.3%. The average home [...]
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How to protect your home from severe weather
(NC)—Summer storms can be a welcome relief to the scorching temperatures, but the aftermath can be unpleasant. TD Insurance offers the following advice to homeowners to ensure their home and valuables stay safe from severe weather: • Adhere to regular outdoor home maintenance: According to a recent TD Insurance poll of more than 1,000 Canadians [...]
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