HST around the house
With HST tax coming into effect July 1st, many new home owners are wondering what exactly will be affected, and what won't. About 83% of products and services purchased by consumers will see no new tax.
HST around the house
With HST tax coming into effect July 1st, many new home owners are wondering what exactly will be affected, and what won’t. Many household items that were previously subject to 8% provincial and 5% federal tax will now simply switch over to the 13% HST,
The Hidden Costs of Popular Mortgages
Four popular mortgage terms: the venerable five-year fixed, the conservative 10-year fixed, the open mortgage, and the full-featured mortgage with big pre-payment privileges, why people pick these terms and how statistics impact each term's total cost of
Fertilize your lawn like the pros
Expert advice on how to keep your lawn green and lush, minus the back-breaking labour.
Get Cooking!
A good oven and stovetop is the foundation of a functional kitchen, and moving into a new home is a great excuse to invest in some new appliances. There are some exciting new options available, so be sure to do a little research before hitting the stores.
Buying your first home, Part Three
The final chapter of a three-part series on buying your first home.
Blank Slate: Keeping your new home clutter free
Moving into a brand new home is an exciting opportunity to start fresh and get organized. By taking a few simple actions now, you can create the relaxing retreat you've always dreamed of.
Buying Your First Home, Part Two
The second installment of a three-part guide to buying your first home.
Buying Your First Home, Part One
A three-part guide to buying your first home.
Builders working to reduce impact of HST on new home buyers
The controversial new HST rules have been causing quite a stir as their July 1, 2010 implementation date approaches, and nowhere is this more evident than in the realm of the biggest of big purchases, new home sales.The good news for most Ontario
