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Posted by Kevin Peter
on March 28, 2013
Montreal, Regina to lead value gains in 2013 Written by Vernon Clement Jones
Property investors in Regina and Montreal may be the envy of Canada by year's end, if only in terms of value appreciation, suggests a new market report.
“Canada is a realm of sizable, fairly independent regional economies,” said Royal LePage President and CEO Phil Soper in releasing the report. ...
Posted by Kevin Peter
on January 31, 2013
70% of young Canadians want more financial information about purchasing a home
Published November 26, 2012 Uncategorized Leave a Comment
Ottawa, ON, November 26, 2012 – Consumers have a new tool to help navigate the complexities and financial implications of purchasing a home. Earlier today, The Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA), and the Financial Consumer Agency of Canada ...
Posted by Kevin Peter
on December 1, 2012
Easy Ways to "Go Green"
These days, most people want to do their bit to help the environment. Unfortunately, not everyone is willing, or able, to install solar panels on their roof or implement an in-ground heat recovery system. Luckily, there are many smaller things you can do that can make a big difference. Here are some ideas that can help you "go green" easily and ...
Posted by Kevin Peter
on November 4, 2012
The Château de Versailles, located in France, was constructed in the 17th Century by Louis XIV as the royal residence and base of the royal court. The Versailles served in this capacity until the French Revolution in 1789. It is now maintained as a historic site and museum. This, however, is not the ‘Versailles’ that is for sale!
‘Versailles’ is the largest modern ...
Posted by Kevin Peter
on August 1, 2012
TORONTO — New mortgage rules go into effect today in Canada but a recent survey suggests many people are unfamiliar with the changes.
Starting Monday July 9th, 2012, lenders can only issue home equity loans up to a maximum of 80% of a property’s value — down from 85%.
The maximum amortization period also drops to 25 years from 30 years — giving borrowers less ...
Posted by Kevin Peter
on July 9, 2012
Thanks to an unprecedented burst of construction activity last month, 2012 is likely going to be another record year for building permits in Regina.
The City of Regina issued $107.9 million in building permits in June, compared with $46.8 million for June 2011. That brings the total value of permits issued for the first half of 2012 to $348.1 million, well ahead of the $285.7 million in the first ...
Posted by Kevin Peter
on July 6, 2012
The iPhone has changed how we look at our everyday world. There was once a time where you needed to go to the home improvement store to buy a level when hanging pictures or shelves in your home, or consult an expert in the paint department to devise what colour you think would match your favourite pillow. Now, you can look no further than your iPhone! With the vast amount of apps available, ...
Posted by Kevin Peter
on June 29, 2012
Housing starts in the Regina area increased for the sixth consecutive month to 146 units in May from 115 units in May 2011, according to Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation’s (CMHC) monthly survey of residential construction.
Single-detached housing starts in Regina totalled 117 units in May, a 30-per-cent increase over the previous year. To the end of May, single-detached starts totalled ...
Posted by Kevin Peter
on June 11, 2012
Your Financial Responsibility
Make Your Mortgage Payments on Time
You can make your mortgage payments monthly, biweekly or weekly. But, whichever timetable you’ve chosen, it’s important to always make payments on time. Making late payments is called delinquency. Delinquency may result in late charges and negatively affect your credit rating. Failing to make payments can ...
Posted by Kevin Peter
on June 8, 2012