Two-thirds of repeat homebuyers will buy again and again

More than two-thirds of repeat homebuyers expect their next house purchase won’t be their last, according to a new survey by TD Canada Trust. Twenty-three per cent of the more than 1,000 participants — all repeat homebuyers — said they plan to move again within six years. One in five repeat buyers has owned more […]

Boost your social presence, boost your bottom line

Boost your social presence, boost your bottom line Ivor Tossell Special to Globe and Mail Say you’re running a neighborhood bakery, and you suspect that there might be a better way than the smell of fresh bread to let thousands of people know that a batch is fresh out of the oven, in case they […]

Canada’s economic growth expected to continue in 2010: RBC Economics

Pace of growth revised downward due to U.S. economy TORONTO, September 10, 2010 — After rapid gains in the early part of the year, Canada’s economy slowed in the second quarter and is expected to rebound only modestly over the second half of the year, according to the latest Economic Outlook report from RBC Economics. […]

Six in 10 live pay to pay

Six in 10 live pay to pay 59% of Canadians would be in trouble if their pay was delayed by a week: poll  Tavia Grant Globe and Mail Update Published on Monday, Sep. 13, 2010 The recession may be officially over, but six in 10 Canadians are still surviving from paycheque to paycheque, a national […]

Ten habits of highly effective real estate investors

Ten habits of highly effective real estate investors The best real estate investors all share these traits and practices Jean Folger Investopedia.com Published on Tuesday, Sep. 14, 2010 6:00AM EDT Last updated on Wednesday, Sep. 15, 2010 7:16PM EDT Real estate has long been regarded as a sound investment. Wholesaling and property management of commercial […]

Why it’s crucial to check your credit report

By Ellen Roseman Here’s a story that shows the importance of checking your credit report. I recently heard from Delores, who was trying to renew her condo mortgage. But the bank wouldn’t sign a deal unless her credit history was cleaned up. She found that Rogers Communications had reported a bad debt. She didn’t even […]

OECD rules out world double-dip recession

OECD rules out world double-dip recession Mehdi Fedouach/AFP/Getty Images OECD (Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development) Secretary-General Angel Gurria has ruled out a double-dip recession in the world economy, except for Japan. Read more: http://www.financialpost.com/OECD+rules+world+double/3523664/story.html?utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter#ixzz0zgUIg0gK ANKARA – The world economic recovery is slowing down but there is no prospect of a double-dip recession in the […]

Exclusive: Lender Fall Forecast

Exclusive: Lender Fall Forecast As we approach the Bank of Canada meeting on September 8, JAC News asks: Will the Bank of Canada raise rates?  And what can we expect from the fall housing market? We spoke to several lenders recently and asked for their forecast of the Fall 2010 housing market as well as […]

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