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How to Help Your Child Cope with Moving Anxiety
Thursday, February 4th, 2010 at 4:17pm. 52 Views, 0 Comments.
Moving can be stressful for every member of the family—children included. Depending on the age of children, their fears about a move vary from child to child, but most children approach the idea of moving with some hesitation. |
Prospects for the 2010 Canadian Housing Market
Thursday, February 4th, 2010 at 4:16pm. 45 Views, 0 Comments.
The rebound that occurred in the Canadian housing market in 2009 was nothing short of incredible. Having started the year a dismal 47% off 2008 levels, sales steadily clawed back. Purchasers who held off in the final quarter of 2008 and the first quarter of 2009 quickly acclimatized to new market realities and moved to take advantage of favourable lending rates. Yet, inventory levels proved a significant impediment, as supply struggled to meet demand—down considerably for much of the year. Consumer confidence started to return in the second quarter and the real estate market was the first place in the country to show signs of the recovery. Housing proved to be a safe harbour for much of the year. Rock bottom rates fueled much of the activity, but… |
15 Tips for Hiring a Calgary Remodeling Contractor
Thursday, February 4th, 2010 at 4:14pm. 44 Views, 0 Comments.
Finding a qualified contractor for your home remodeling project can be daunting and confusing but it's not a difficult task. You can easily search the web or look in the yellow pages and find many home remodeling contractors listed in your area. But the questions are: Which one do you hire for your home remodeling project? Which one will perform quality work, charge a fair price, and get the job done on time? By following these tips you will make the selection process easier and be better prepared to make an informed decision that best suites your needs. 1. To reduce the risk of hiring the wrong home contractor you should first do a little preparation yourself for the home remodeling project. Sketch out and write down what you want to get done.… |
Market Watch – January 2010 Housing Recovery Continues With Active December Market
Wednesday, January 20th, 2010 at 11:07am. 72 Views, 0 Comments.
Strong year-end sales put a crown on a year that started slow but ended big. We entered 2009 with a global recession at our backs and a real estate meltdown to the south. However consumer confidence started to return in the second quarter and the real estate market was the first place in the country to show signs of the recovery. “In 12240, 240); |
Condo Living - Important Things to Consider When Buying a Condo
Monday, January 11th, 2010 at 4:42pm. 125 Views, 0 Comments.
Condominium units have become a wise alternative to owning a home. This is not surprising, as living in a condo is more convenient that living in a house. A condo is ideal for individuals living alone, small families and older people. And because condos are smaller, they are less expensive to maintain. Condominium sales are booming in many urban areas in Canada especially in large cites such as Toronto and Vancouver, with several buildings being set-up. Today, condominiums continue to appreciate in market value at a rate that is almost as fast as that of single-family residences which make them a good investment. Buying a condo with features that are in high demand will maximize the profit on your real estate240, 240); |
10 Ways to Green Up Your Home
Monday, January 11th, 2010 at 4:39pm. 42 Views, 0 Comments.
| 10 Ways to Green Up Your Home | |
Being earth-friendly doesn't require going solar or growing all your own food. Making your home a little greener is easy but will have a great impact on the environment. A few simple changes in your house can go a long way to combat both high energy bills and global warming There are plenty of easy ways to make a big difference, consider these 10 tips and save money. 1. Use CFLs |
Strategies For First Time Home Buyers - Getting Your Foot in the Door
Monday, January 11th, 2010 at 4:38pm. 85 Views, 0 Comments.
Home ownership is the cornerstone of financial independence and security. It may seem a daunting prospect to younger people or first-time buyers, but it is achievable! Like many would-be homeowners, you may be wondering how you can possibly afford to buy your first home. Even if you think you couldn’t afford a home, these saving tips and financing strategies can take you there sooner than you think and turn you from a renter into an owner. Develop a culture of saving Start an automatic saving plan |
Tuscany Real Estate Market update for December 2009 - Tuscany Real Estate Update & 2009 Sales Numbers
Friday, January 1st, 2010 at 9:12pm. 99 Views, 0 Comments.
Snapshot of the Tuscany Real Estate Market taken January 1, 2010:
- The average Tuscany home for sale was a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,729 square foot house
- The average List price for Tuscany Homes: $516,858
- The Average Size of a Tuscany Single Family Home Sold: 1,625 square feet
- The Number of Tuscany Homes Sold in December, 2009: 14
- The average sold price for a Tuscany Home: $448,350
- The median Sale price of Tuscany Homes: $424,000
- Most homes for sale in Tuscany spent just 33 days on the market
- Average Sale Price per Square Foot of a Tuscany Home was $281.72
- Average Sale Price to List Price Ratio of a Tuscany Single Family Home in December was 97%
2009 Tuscany Single Family Residential Real Estate Sales Numbers
- 422 Single Family Homes were…
Market Watch - December 2009 Home Sales Continue at Torrid Pace
Tuesday, December 15th, 2009 at 8:11am. 188 Views, 2 Comments.
Both sales and the value of sales have exceeded our expectations this year. We anticipated sales levels would be the same as last year, however, properties sold so far have already exceeded last year’s sales with only a month to go. The dramatic increase in sales can be explained by last year’s sales being affected by the crisis in the financial markets. |
Tuscany Real Estate Market update for November 2009 - Tuscany Real Estate Update
Thursday, December 10th, 2009 at 6:29pm. 115 Views, 0 Comments.
Snapshot of the Tuscany Real Estate Market taken November 2009:
- The average Tuscany home for sale was a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,795 square foot house
- The average List price for Tuscany Homes: $537,116
- The Average Size of a Tuscany Single Family Home Sold: 1,925 square feet
- The Number of Tuscany Homes Sold in November, 2009: 29
- The average sold price for a Tuscany Home: $506.155
- The median Sale price of Tuscany Homes: $490,000
- Most homes for sale in Tuscany spent just 25 days on the market
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How to Help Your Child Cope with Moving Anxiety
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