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Top 10 Places to Retire in Canada
July 22, 2009 – 8:20 am | 6 Comments
Top 10 Places to Retire in Canada

When you’re thinking about retirement destinations, do you think about Canada?

Canada may not come to mind as readily as, say, Mexico or the French Riviera, but plenty of people do retire to Canada from

How much should you budget for rent?
June 17, 2009 – 8:27 am | Comments Off on How much should you budget for rent?
How much should you budget for rent?

If you’re relocating to Canada and trying to work out your housing budget, you’ll want to know the cost of an average apartment rental.

According to the latest data from the Canada Mortgage and …

What about Nova Scotia?
June 9, 2009 – 8:33 am | Comments Off on What about Nova Scotia?
What about Nova Scotia?

Looking for a home — or a second home — near the water?

If you’re considering eastern Canada, have a look at this recent New York Times real estate feature about the town of …

2009 remains a (home)buyer’s market
May 26, 2009 – 7:35 am | One Comment
2009 remains a (home)buyer’s market

Fewer home sales, lower prices, and declining housing starts are in the forecast for the remainder of 2009, according to the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation’s (CMHC) second quarter Housing Market Outlook report.

So if

Getting acquainted with Toronto’s neighborhoods
May 15, 2009 – 9:19 am | Comments Off on Getting acquainted with Toronto’s neighborhoods
Getting acquainted with Toronto’s neighborhoods

The city of Toronto has roughly 140 unique neighborhoods. If you’re considering relocating to Toronto, how do you find the neighborhood that’s right for you?

If you’re just visiting, start with Tourism Toronto’s