We need fresh air to live a healthy and full life, but it’s fast becoming a luxury. Residents of many major cities around the world are plagued with smog and poisonous gases from motor vehicles, fossil fuel based power plants, ...
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Where to start when looking for window coverings
(NC) The perfect window treatment should do more than just cover a window. It can make a big difference in your home, managing its daily illumination, privacy and energy management needs and adding value and style to any room. ...
Read More »Blend Scandinavian furniture into Nordic interior
When it comes to interior decorating, there are numerous styles that can be incorporated into your living space to breathe new life into your home. For many people, a Nordic interior style incorporating Scandinavian furniture is becoming their favourite decorating ...
Read More »Add resale value to commercial property
For many years, real estate has been one of the smartest investments a person can make. This has been especially true for commercial property since there are numerous options available for investors. Whether using the property for your own business ...
Read More »Why do Central-Toronto condo prices soar so fast?
It’s a complicated issue but here is a summary of reasons:condo prices Rising immigration year to year. Currently the federal government is raising its targets by 3-6% per year; 310,000 (2018), 330,000 (2019), 340,000 (2020). In the previous decade the ...
Read More »Huge homelessness costs don’t address the causes
For most of his life, Murray Barr was an ordinary American. Everything changed abruptly when his story of personal tragedy and period of homelessness created a media frenzy. Malcom Gladwell, in his article Million Dollar Murray, used Murray as an ...
Read More »Why young Canadians can’t afford to buy a home
Canada’s middle-income housing affordability crisis (unaffordable homes) is drawing considerable attention, with good reason. Families are being squeezed out of the market and the situation is only going to worsen. Frontier Centre publications, such as the Demographia International Housing Affordability ...
Read More »Will Airbnb crackdown trigger sell-off? Cressy ok with ‘home-sharing’
“I just don’t understand why more people aren’t talking about this.” A Torontonian woman who’s invested in multiple Downtown rental properties (and has asked to remain anonymous), thinks platforms such as Airbnb are an “illusion” to the real problem of ...
Read More »CRA cracking down on tax cheating in real estate
The Government of Canada recognizes the importance of ensuring a healthy, competitive, and stable housing market for all Canadians, while also working to improve tax fairness. To that end, the Government of Canada has taken significant steps to address tax ...
Read More »Free seed kids to grow ‘bee-loved’ flowers for National Planting Week
Bees Matter is calling on Canadians to get out and plant pollinator-friendly gardens in support of the important role honey bees play in all of our lives. Bees Matter is designating the week of June 5 – 12, 2017 as ...
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