If you’ve spent years waking up to wood-paneled walls and soft shag rugs, some home renovations, especially if you’re thinking of selling your home, may be in order. Before picking up a sledgehammer, however, it’s worthwhile to know the cost of updating your decades-old décor, and the degree to which those costs will be recouped when it comes time to sell. Read More
Archive for March, 2008
Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation’s (CMHC) 2007 Mortgage Consumer Survey shows that 78 per cent of Canadians who recently purchased a new home intend to pay off their mortgage as quickly as possible, and many have already taken steps toward that goal. Read More
Good old-fashioned hard work, not birthright, is the key to unlocking fortune and the front door of a new luxury home, according to the 2007 Carriage Trade Luxury Properties Report released by Royal LePage Real Estate Services. Given that the unit sales of high-end homes in almost all cities surveyed increased significantly year-over-year, Canadians appear to be working harder than ever. Read More
