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Plant a tree in Toronto
April 20, 2009 – 9:00 am | Comments Off on Plant a tree in Toronto
Plant a tree in Toronto

The city of Toronto wants more trees. The city has a goal of doubling its tree canopy, from 17 to 34 percent, by the year 2050.

If you’re in Toronto on Saturday, April

New online tools for house-hunting
April 18, 2009 – 8:59 am | Comments Off on New online tools for house-hunting
New online tools for house-hunting

Canada’s Multiple Listing Service sites — the nationwide Realtor.ca and its Vancouver-based sibling Realtylink.org — are getting some new competition.

While these well-established online tools are invaluable for house-hunters, several new sites are also worth

2009: The year of the home renovation?
March 20, 2009 – 5:13 pm | Comments Off on 2009: The year of the home renovation?
2009: The year of the home renovation?

If you’ve bought a home in Canada that needs some work, or if you’re considering purchasing a fixer-upper, you should know about Canada’s new Home Renovation Tax Credit (HRTC).

Renovating your kitchen? Putting …

Is now a good time to invest in real estate in Canada?
February 21, 2009 – 3:30 pm | Comments Off on Is now a good time to invest in real estate in Canada?
Is now a good time to invest in real estate in Canada?

If you’re thinking of moving to Canada or if you’re looking for a second home or investment property, is it a good time to buy?

In British Columbia, the B.C. Real Estate Association (BCREA) …

Toronto real estate prices drop slightly in 2008
February 5, 2009 – 3:37 pm | Comments Off on Toronto real estate prices drop slightly in 2008
Toronto real estate prices drop slightly in 2008

While home prices in Toronto already are relatively reasonable compared with other major North American cities, potential buyers will be pleased to learn that the real estate market has begun to soften.

According to …