With interest rates falling as of late, refinancing your existing mortgage and switching to a lower rate may save you a lot of money - possibly thousands of dollars per year.
Imagine what you could do with the savings - anything from renovating or investing to going on a much-needed vacation or putting money towards your children's education.
Perhaps your home is financed through a first and second ...
Posted by Cathy Doucette
on February 25, 2009
The East Kings Chamber of Commerce forwarded an article to us today that appeared in NEWSWEEK this past Monday. I'd like to share that article with you, as I found it interesting reading.
Fareed Zakaria
NEWSWEEK
From the magazine issue dated Feb 16, 2009
The legendary editor of The New Republic, Michael Kinsley, once held a "Boring Headline Contest" and decided ...
Posted by Cathy Doucette
on February 20, 2009
This has been an unusually cold winter and many home owners are burning wood as an auxillary form of heat.
Creosote is an unavoidable product of wood burning stoves. Creosote is a tarry build-up in the chimney / flue which can cause a chimney fire.
To cut down on creosote build-up, avoid smoldering fires. Keep your fire hot enough to prevent creosote accumulation. Check your chimney. If you see ...
Posted by Cathy Doucette
on February 17, 2009
The January 27th federal budget was chock full of goodies for homeowners and first-time homebuyers. Below are some highlights from the budget that you may find useful.
Home Renovation Credit If you've been thinking about doing some home renovations, a 15% Home Renovation Tax Credit (HRTC) of up to $1,350 on eligible home renovation expenses undertaken before February 1, 2010 that was proposed in ...
Posted by Cathy Doucette
on February 4, 2009