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Making money from your home

31.10.2008

If you’re reading this column, chances are it’s been awhile since you sold lemonade from a stand in front of your house. But entrepreneurial spirit never dies. So here are some grown-up ideas for making money from your home. read more

Renovate or move?

31.10.2008

Your house is starting to look a bit tired. Those kitchen cupboards that were state-of-the-art 20 years ago, well, they look 20 years old. The bathroom doesn’t have that relaxing spa feel and it’s tough for two of you to brush your teeth at the same time. read more

Downsizing? - Think “right-sizing” instead

31.10.2008

Time to downsize? You’re not alone. This year, thousands of Canadians will make the move from the family home, citing reasons such as retirement, an empty nest, loss of a partner or simply the need to cut expenses. But this won’t be our parents’ downsizing. read more

Hidden costs of buying or selling a home

31.10.2008

It’s all gone like clock-work. You’ve been pre-approved for a mortgage, found the right home and know exactly what the future looks like. read more

Selling the family home - Making the best of a difficult transition

31.10.2008

“Fifty years ago, when mom and dad bought the house, we kids had no idea it was going to be up to us to make the decision to sell. read more

Reverse Mortgages - Turning your house into gold

31.10.2008

These days you can’t watch TV, listen to the radio or flip through a magazine without someone offering to lend you money based on the equity you’ve built up in your home. read more