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  1. RANDOM ACTS OF KINDNESS DAY COMING TO ST.THOMAS FEBRUARY 5
    RANDOM ACTS OF KINDNESS DAY COMING TO ST.THOMAS FEBRUARY 5

    The 3rd Annual Acts of Kindness Day in St.Thomas is now less than a week away.  The Annual Event will be held for the third time on February 5. Carrie Houston, who is the inspiration for the day, explains that "Random Acts of Kindness Day" serves a bigger cause ... Being Kind All The Time. At her mothers funeral in 2011, Carrie asked everyone in attendance to go out and perform a kind act ...

  2. The benefits of an individual agent versus teams.

    Realtor Teams Or Individual Agents   Previously, I explored the nature of Realtor Teams as advocates for real estate consumers, but here and now we take a look at the perennial industry standard; the traditional individual real estate agent as buyer and seller champion.  The real estate business has always been a platform for entrepreneurial pursuit, although most “pre-agents” ...

  3. ST.THOMAS POKICE CONTINUE TO SEARCH FOR MISSING TEEN
    ST.THOMAS POKICE CONTINUE TO SEARCH FOR MISSING TEEN

    St.Thomas Police continue to search for 13 year olf Bailey Kellestine.  Kellestine is in a ward of the Family and Children s Services and left her residence this past Saturday.. Kellestine has lived in St.Thomas her entire life and is very familiar with the City. If anyone knows where Kellestine is, please contact the St.Thomas Police Services at 519-631-1364

  4. COUNCIL MAKES PLANS FOR STEGHF FUNDING
    COUNCIL MAKES PLANS FOR STEGHF FUNDING

    At City Council Monday, one issue that came up was the plan for fulfilling Council's pledge to the St.Thomas Elgin General Hospital Foundation.  The $350,000 in reserve will be given to STEGHFand Treasurer William day recommended raising $350,000 each year following to be paid on July 1, until the pledge of $3.5 Million Dollars is reached.  Day said it was ultimately up to Council, and ...

  5. Top 5 Cost-Effective Home Improvement Projects

      Top 5 Cost-Effective Home Improvement Projects Five mid-range projects with the highest returns at resale, according to Remodeling's 2014 Cost vs. Value report. By Charlotte O'Malley   Remodeling's annual Cost vs. Value report compares average costs for 35 popular remodeling projects with the value those projects retain at resale in 101 U.S. cities. The "mid-range" projects category ...

  6. Home Buyers Information - Part 3/6 - Government Incentives
    Home Buyers Information - Part 3/6 - Government Incentives

    The federal government of Canada has several assistance programs to help home buyers. Researching these programs and determining your eligibility is advised as they are always changing.   First-Time Home Buyers’ Tax Credit First-time home buyers can take advantage of this incentive which provides a $5000 non-refundable income tax credit on a qualifying home and up to $750 ...

  7. #1 in Canada!

    Congratulations to Century21 First Canadian Corporation!  We are the number 1 office in the country for units sold!  What a great accomplishment.    But it gets better....this is the tenth year in a row!   So why go anywhere else?   Great staff and people and a great place to work!   Lets sit down and talk about your real estate needs today.

  8. Home buyers Information - Part 2/6 - Different Mortgage options
    Home buyers Information - Part 2/6 - Different Mortgage options

    What type of mortgage is best? A mortgage is a loan generally used to purchase property. How much you pay depends on how much you borrow (principal amount), the loan’s interest rate, and how long it will take you to pay it back (amortization period). There are a few things to consider when choosing a mortgage that’s right for you.  1. Mortgages can come with ...

  9. Three major factors that have a significant impact on the sale of your home

    Three major factors that have a significant impact on the sale of your home Please find below essential factors impacting the sale of your home, along with tips to assist in successfully getting your home SOLD!  1.    Price The most significant factor that impacts the sale of your home is the price. The most accurate way to determine the correct market value of your home is ...

  10. Three major factors that have a significant impact on the sale of your home
    Three major factors that have a significant impact on the sale of your home

      Three major factors that have a significant impact on the sale of your home Please find below essential factors impacting the sale of your home, along with tips to assist in successfully getting your home SOLD!  1.    Price The most significant factor that impacts the sale of your home is the price. The most accurate way to determine the correct market value of ...

  11. 5 wrong reasons to price your home.

    Selling your home is one of those experiences that causes even the most stable, calm human being to feel panic, outrage, anxiety, and sometimes all of the above, all at the same time.   These volatile emotions give rise to a handful of seller sayings that seem silly when seen in a sober light.  Here they are, along with some insights to help you ensure you don’t let them foul up your ...

  12. London Ontario a great place to Live and Invest

    If you are not from London, you will come to understand that our prices in London are extremely low compared to other large cities in Canada. Our economy is a balanced market, with equal amount of buyers and sellers.  If you are looking to buy or sell in London Ontario.

  13. NO ONLINE VOTING IN ST.THOMAS
    NO ONLINE VOTING IN ST.THOMAS

      At City Council Monday evening, a contentious issue was on the agenda regarding the upcoming election.  There were 2 motions: one to make paper ballots the primary form of voting and one to advise administration to look into adopting voting through the internet.  While the first motion passed 7-1, the second motion was split with respect to eVoting. Alderman Barwick was one of four ...

  14. GREAT NEWS - SLE-CO PLASTICS COMING TO ST.THOMAS
    GREAT NEWS - SLE-CO PLASTICS COMING TO ST.THOMAS

      At City Council Monday night, Mayor Heather Jackson had some very exciting news to share with council and the citizens of St.Thomas. SLE-CO Plastics will be coming to St.Thomas and will be located at 400 Edgeware  Road, which was formerly occupied by A. Schulman Canada.  While half the building is ready to be utilized immediately, Jackson assured that Sle-co would have full support ...

  15. Home Buyers Information - Part 1/6 - Assessing Financial Readiness
    Home Buyers Information - Part 1/6 - Assessing Financial Readiness

    What do lenders require? Assessing your present household income and your annual income helps to determine if you are eligible for a mortgage and how much you can comfortably afford.  Mortgage lenders will use two calculations when determining your eligibility for a mortgage:     1) Gross Debt Service (GDS) Ratio: GDS ratio is the percentage of your gross monthly ...

  16. HUDAK ON THE ECONOMY
    HUDAK ON THE ECONOMY

      It's a new year and the Ontario PC Party is hoping that our economy will turn around soon.  PC Leader Tim Hudak said that we won't be able to make positive changes if we remain on the same track we are now. Hudak is hoping that the NDP Party will join forces with them and force a spring election this year.

  17. BO HORVAT AT STARS GAME TONIGHT
    BO HORVAT AT STARS GAME TONIGHT

    Bo Horvat, Team Canada Member, current London Knight and former St.Thomas Star will be the special guest at tonight's Stars home game vs Strathroy.  Bo will participate in the ceremonial puck drop and will be available to sign autographs during the first intermission. There will also be a Bo Horvat  autographed Team Canada jersey that will be raffled off.  The Stars are encouraging ...

  18. GARBAGE COLLECTION DELAYED IN ST.THOMAS
    GARBAGE COLLECTION DELAYED IN ST.THOMAS

    Due to the extreme cold weather, the City of St.Thomas has delayed its regularly scheduled waste, recycling and organics collection for Tuesday.  Residents are encouraged to leave material at the curbside as crews work to remove it all as quickly as possible. In the event that crews are unable to complete Tuesday's collection route they will return Wednesday to service any missed set outs.

  19. SCHOOLS CLOSED, CLASSES CANCELLED
    SCHOOLS CLOSED, CLASSES CANCELLED

      Here is you list of cancellations/closures for today. ALL schools in the Thames Valley District School Board CLOSED All schools in the London District Catholic School Board CLOSED ALL school bus transportation CANCELLED ALL classes cancelled at Fanshawe College London & St.Thomas ALL classes cancelled at Western University, Bresica, Huron & King's All classes cancelled at ...

  20. 5 wrong reasons to price your home.

    Selling your home is one of those experiences that causes even the most stable, calm human being to feel panic, outrage, anxiety, and sometimes all of the above, all at the same time.   These volatile emotions give rise to a handful of seller sayings that seem silly when seen in a sober light.  Here they are, along with some insights to help you ensure you don’t let them foul up your ...

  21. Wind Chill Warning - January 6th 2014

    Extreme wind chills from minus 35 to minus 40 tonight and Tuesday morning. In the wake of the storm, cold brisk winds are expected to produce widespread dangerous wind chills of minus 30 to minus 35 beginning late today. Wind chills can reach minus 35 to minus 40 overnight tonight and Tuesday morning. Extreme caution is advised for people heading outdoors. Exposed skin may freeze in less than 5 minutes. ...

  22. Winter Fun for the Whole Family - Part 2 -
    Winter Fun for the Whole Family - Part 2 -

    In Part 2 of Winter Fun for the Whole Family we explore another great winter destination in London - Boler Mountain. Dating back to 1949, Boler Mountain, formerly known as the London Ski Club, is a not-for-profit community recreation facility providing various ways to enjoy the outdoors. Since opening, Boler Mountain has undergone numerous upgrades including a hill expansion, a new ...

  23. Market Year End Review & December Stats

    Solid year for real estate sales 2013 saw 7,905 home sales, down a marginal 1.4% – 115 units – from 2012. 6,442 detached homes exchanged hands last year – down only 1.1% from the previous year – and 1,462 condos – down 3%. "We had a slow start to 2013, but the market stabilized over the course of the year and finished strong," says the 2013 President of the London ...

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