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Tighter Mortgage Insurance Rules Taking Effect on July 9, 2012
In a surprise move, the Government of Canada announced today that it was tightening mortgage insurance rules for the fourth time in four years. In total, four new measures were announced for new government-backed insured mortgages. The maximum amortization period was lowered from 30 years to 25 years. The maximum amount that Canadians can borrow when refinancing their homes was …
June Feng Shui Tip of The Month For Your Home
Did you know that the environment outside your home affects the “chi” of your home? I listen to people who have done great Feng Shui inside their home but they still have money, relationship or career problems. They forget that other buildings, roadways and businesses outside their home can have a negative influence on their home. Some of these “environmental influences” could be: your …
Yard Sale For The Cure 2012
The Wright Sisters Team are proud participants of this years Sale For The Cure. The Wright Sisters Team is proud to host our first yard sale for the cure. We have been proud sponsors of the sold on a cure prorgam for many years. Our goal is to have a future without breast cancer. The yard sale is Saturday May …
Your Mortgage Penalty May Be Tax Deductible
There’s one piece of good news about mortgage prepayment penalties: The cost of the penalty can be used as a tax deduction if you are breaking your mortgage to move 40 km or more to be closer to work.. The Canada Revenue Agency has a provision that allows you to deduct the costs of moving, if you are doing so to for …
What Do Homeowners, Condo, And Renters Insurance Policies Usually Cover?
By Staff writer State Farm™ Employee Everybody has to live somewhere, right? And whether you choose to live in a home, condo, or apartment, you’ll want to protect your home and property with a residential insurance policy. Here’s what you need to know about insuring your home, no matter where you choose to make it. Insured Hazards Residential coverage insures …
Scholarship Program For Our Clients!
We wanted to take this opportunity to inform you about our Scholarship program which may be of benefit to you or your family. For several years we have sponsored a Scholarship Program which awards funds to qualified students entering their first year of post secondary education. To date, over $50,000 has been contributed to students and their families meeting the requirements. We realize the benefit …
December Feng Shui Tip Of The Month
Travel and Helpful People There is an area in your home and a certain element (type of energy) that is conducive to energizing Travel and attracting Helpful People. Travel is about getting outside your home and meeting people. When you meet people you get things or information from them and you give information or things back. These are tangible and …
November Feng Shui Tip of The Month
The first rule of thumb is to make sure the artwork displayed in your home is uplifting. I’ve had clients who bought art because it was from a famous artist or it was a “good deal”. When I asked if it lifted up their energy when they looked at it, it was a different story. They realized later that they …
Housing Evolution Driving Average Price Appreciation
Record investment dollars poured into Canadian housing stock over past decade. Since 2000, the value of a Canadian home has doubled, rising from $163,951 to $339,030 in 2010. Nowhere has the upswing been better captured than in both the value of residential building permits issued nationally between 2000 and 2010 – at $340 billion – and the estimated $450 billion …
How To Hire A Contractor
Many people believe a referral from a trusted source is the best way to go. I tend to agree with this, however, there are further steps you should always take when hiring an individual such as a contractor that could save you time and money. Interview 3 contractors. Ask for references – at least 3 past clients and call every one of them. …
