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My wife and I, after two years of being married and living together, are being forced to move. It’s sad, because we absolutely love the place that we are currently living at, and we got a phenomenal deal for the space. However, if there is a silver lining, it is that all change brews opportunity….
Looking for a place to live is a lot of work. Over the past few weeks, my wife and I have visited 20+ different suites, apartments, and hovels across our city as we try to find the best rental apartment. Some are good, some are bad, and some are just plain strange. As a prospective…
Finding a new rental apartment to live is always stressful. There’s always the emotional aspect of leaving a place that you are safe and comfortable in, and moving to a brand new one. The change brought on by suddenly living in a differing locale can be disconcerting and draining. There’s also the financial hit that…
We’ve already answered the questions, what is a stock? and what are dividends? But maybe you’re wondering, what are capital gains? Well, at some point you will want to sell your stock, hopefully for a profit. Capital gains result when you sell an investment for more than you bought it for. Likewise with a capital…
Owning a home can be an empowering feeling and is certainly a major step towards financial independence and retirement. But it’s important to consider all the expenses of owning a home, not just the mortgage itself. For example, your heating costs will increase, or maybe at some point you may need to renovate your house,…
The recent collapse in US home prices has provided an excellent opportunity for Canadians to purchase a vacation property in the US. States like Florida, Arizona, and Nevada have suffered with a tremendous amount of overbuilding and there is just not enough local demand to absorb all the properties. Currently investors have been acquiring condos…
Should you use a real estate agent to sell your house? With home listings up 20% in Canada over last year, this question has come up for many people lately. There are pros and cons to either using a realtor or selling your house on your own. Selling Your House With A Real Estate Agent…
