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Ontario jobs: Companies are hiring
September 23, 2010 – 9:25 am | One Comment
Ontario jobs: Companies are hiring

Looking for a job in Ontario?

Here’s good news: Ontario businesses expect to hire more workers at least through the end of 2010.

That’s according to the an annual employment survey, conducted by Toronto law …

What’s so special about a “Vancouver Special?”
September 19, 2010 – 10:10 am | Comments Off on What’s so special about a “Vancouver Special?”
What’s so special about a “Vancouver Special?”

If you’re house-hunting in Vancouver, you’ll likely see some houses that are marketed as “Vancouver Specials.”

Built in the 1960s and ’70s, these flat-fronted two-story homes were constructed quickly, when baby boomers and …

Canadian real estate market: At risk for a U.S.-style crash?
September 16, 2010 – 7:20 am | Comments Off on Canadian real estate market: At risk for a U.S.-style crash?
Canadian real estate market: At risk for a U.S.-style crash?

If you’re looking to buy a home in Canada, it’s understandable if you’re a bit jittery about the housing market.

Housing prices in Canada have climbed significantly since the year 2000, particularly in the largest …

Need a job? Come to Canada
July 19, 2010 – 10:35 am | 3 Comments
Need a job? Come to Canada

Canada has been getting a lot of love from the U.S. media lately. As the U.S. economy continues to flounder, the American press is saying, “Go North!”

Stubbornly high unemployment rates got you down? Not …

What’s new in Vancouver real estate?
July 8, 2010 – 12:52 pm | One Comment
What’s new in Vancouver real estate?

Planning a house-hunting trip to Vancouver? Many potential buyers from China are, too:

Mainland Chinese interest in Metro Vancouver property is so strong that it’s fuelling a market for real estate tourism, with groups …