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You’ve made Canada your new home and are probably in the process of searching for a place of your own. Looking for To help new Canadians make informed housing-related decisions and find safe, affordable homes for their families, Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) has developed a multi-language one-stop online source for housing-related information. a home [...] Even hanging the right curtains can reduce consumption! Here are some ways to reduce your monthly expenses. Energy consumption costs and the prices charged for the use of communication devices are rising, taking a big chunk out of homeowners income. Although you will start your investigation in the area that is bringing you the highest [...] Using Photovoltaic Systems to Power your Home With increasing concerns about energy costs and the environment, more and more Canadians are turning to photovoltaic (or PV) systems to generate their own renewable energy at home. PV panels convert sunlight into electricity. Safe and reliable PV systems produce no pollution or emissions, incur few operating costs and are [...] Warm Your House For the Cold Season Regular maintenance is the secret, according to Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC). While some maintenance can [...] The 2009 Federal Budget had elements that benefit first time home buyers and home owners. They introduced a temporary tax credit intended to stimulate the economy and try to hedge the growth of the underground economy in the construction industry. The Home Renovation Tax Credit will offer home owners a maximum credit of $1350 for any [...] The real estate market is really the story of two markets. Well presented homes in desirable areas are doing well. By their performance, you would not even know we are in a recession. Then there are those homes that need a little work, or are not in the best area, these homes are not selling [...] The 72 hour rule With winter storms pummeling most of Canada in recent weeks, the prospect of becoming stranded in your home for a period of time with limited resources is an all-too-real scenario. Are you ready for such a possibility? The Canadian government warns that every Canadian homeowner should equip their residence with sufficient supplies [...] |
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