Posts Tagged ‘Real Estate’
Upgrading Our House: Part Two
When it comes down to how much we can afford to spend on a house, the bank has a different opinion than I do. I take what the bank calculates with a grain of salt, as I don’t feel that anyone should extend themselves to the very limits of what they’ve been approved for.
Read MoreUpgrading Our House: Part One
A few weeks ago I met with our mortgage specialist at TD Canada Trust to discuss the process of upgrading our house. With a growing family, one of our goals is to move out of our 2 bedroom 1 bathroom house and build a larger house closer to where I work.
Read MoreEarly House Hunting
As I have mentioned in previous posts, one of my medium term goals is to upgrade our house. If you have been keeping an eye on the news, you would have noticed that this is an interesting time in the Canadian real estate market.
Read MoreSinging The Home Renovation Blues
With house prices slumping in much of the country, upgrading and adding to the living space are an alternative to buying new. If a home renovation is something you plan to do, here are some tips to ensure a quality job:
Read MoreRe: Student House (ING)
Now this is a great idea for parents who have children moving away from home to attend University. Purchase a house and have your child act as the landlord, managing the bills, finding tenants, collecting rent, and keeping the house properly maintained…
Read MoreStudent House (ING)
It’s that time of year again when students are returning to school. Some will be leaving their parents nest and living on their own for the first time. My oldest son attended university in our own city so he lived at home, saving us a housing expense. However, my younger son decided to attend university in another city and, after tears and hugs, set up residence in the student housing in the first year…
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