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Condo Showings Permitted During State of Emergency
Showings of Condo Properties by REALTORS® Permitted by The Province of Ontario During The State of Emergency TORONTO, ON – May 5, 2020 – As reports surface of condominium buildings refusing to permit real estate showings during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Ontario Real Estate Association (OREA) is clarifying for REALTORS®, building managers, home buyers and […]
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If your income has dropped, there are several helpful options available to you. You can postpone your mortgage payments for up to 6 months, without any penalty. Contact your bank and discuss your options with them. There are several other new rules and help available. The Government of Ontario has introduced some new rules that […]
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Coronavirus: What apartment and condo residents need to know
If someone in your building tests positive for the coronavirus, management is not legally required to inform you – Richard Trapunski for NOW Magazine Q: What do I do if someone in my condo community tests positive or is self-isolating because they have symptoms of COVID-19? Is there a requirement for my landlord or building […]
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Cleaning Routines to Keep Your Home Virus-Free
Follow this CDC advice to make sure your kitchen, bathroom and other high-traffic areas are clean and disinfected We want home to be a haven (especially during stressful times), and part of that, at a fundamental level, means living in a space that helps keep us healthy. According to the most current evidence from […]
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The 10 Most Popular Kitchen Photos of 2019 – Houzz
See the details, colors and materials found in the kitchen photos that captivated Houzz users most this year In looking at the most popular kitchen photos uploaded to Houzz in 2019, it’s clear that quartz countertops, Shaker-style cabinets and large islands are major design favorites. Those elements are featured in almost every kitchen in the […]
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These home renovations offer the best financial – and emotional – return on your money — The Globe and Mail
Dream kitchens and luxurious bathrooms are often the go-to renovations for homeowners looking for the best return on investment, but experts suggest the biggest bang for their buck might be as simple as replacing a garage door. Renovations in Canada are big business, with Canadians spending about $6.3-billion on residential renovations in August, 2019, alone, […]
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The Toronto Zoo is getting a massive lights show this winter
Courtesy, BlogTO The Toronto Zoo is giving residents yet another instagrammable experience to add to our holiday bucket lists. This winter, zoo patrons will be able to venture through the Lumina Night Walk, a 1.5-km light show — expected to take 45 to 60 minutes to navigate — complete with projections, storytelling, music, sound and other multimedia effects. The […]
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“To those who would ask why the word ‘person’ should include females, the obvious answer is, why should it not?”
Quote from: October 18, 1929, Lord Sankey, Lord Chancellor of Great Britain October 18 is Persons Day in Canada! Famous 5 Foundation: ‘Persons’ Case 90th Anniversary, October 18th, 2019. Nellie McClung, Henrietta Muir Edwards, Irene Parlby, Louise McKinney & Emily Murphy will be celebrated in Olympic Plaza, Calgary. Persons Day Courtesy of Government of Canada […]
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I’m in the news again! Semi-detached home in The Pocket draws four bids and sells $431,000 over asking
Sydnia Yu, Toronto Special to The Globe and Mail Published September 28, 2019 102 Earl Grey Rd., Toronto Asking price: $999,000 Selling price: $1,430,000 Previous selling price: $374,000 (2004) Taxes: $4,517 (2018) Days on the market: Six Listing agent: Sandra Pate, Royal LePage Real Estate Services Ltd., Johnston and Daniel Division The action A […]
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Danish bank launches world’s first negative interest rate mortgage
Jyske Bank will effectively pay borrowers 0.5% a year to take out a loan Jyske Bank is the first mortgage lender to offer a negative rate. Some banks are considering moving to negative rates on deposits. Photograph: Alamy A Danish bank has launched the world’s first negative interest rate mortgage – handing out loans […]
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