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Where To Buy: Top 10 Cities
2010-08-10 | 08:00:27
When investing in real estate, sometimes it’s necessary to look beyond your own backyard. The Real Estate Investment Network (REIN), a national organization of investors, has compiled what it says are the top 10 Canadian cities in which to...read moreGuide To Insurance: Title Insurance - more than just fraud.
2010-07-29 | 23:17:11
After going through the sometimes migraine-inducing process of purchasing a new condo, the Smiths (not their real name) were elated that it was finally time to move in. That elation soon turned to shock when they were told that not only had a special...read moreBank of Canada raises key rate to 0.75 per cent
2010-07-20 | 10:08:28
In a highly-expected move, the Bank of Canada has raised its benchmark rate by one-quarter of a percentage point to 0.75 per cent, while issuing a gloomier economic forecast.It was the second straight month the central bank hiked rates as the global...read moreInvestors bet Bank of Canada rate pause later this year.
2010-07-19 | 14:29:45
Bank of Canada governor Mark Carney won’t stray very far from his Group of Seven peers with interest rate increases this year after Tuesday’s expected move, as investors bet a fourth-quarter pause will limit a rise in short- term bond...read moreFixed or Variable: Which One is Right For You?
2010-06-23 | 07:44:27
If you're buying a home for the first time, you may not be entirely clear on the difference between fixed rate and variable rate mortgages. Both have benefits and the choice that's right for you will depend on your situation and your personal...read moreBay Street still betting on July rate hike
2010-06-17 | 08:28:30
OTTAWA -- Bay Street economists are betting the Bank of Canada will raise interest rates again in July even though the central bank governor reinforced Wednesday that more hikes are no sure bet as aggressive budget-cutting measures in Europe threaten...read morenext »