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Moishe Alexander - Popular Mortgage News links
1/30/2009 - A housing-friendly budget
The new federal budget should provide a backstop for the country's struggling housing sector. But is it be enough to turn the economy around? |
1/22/2009 - House-hunting in a winter wonderland
The pros and cons of buying and selling in winter. |
1/9/2009 - Need help with a down payment?
Ontario program gives interest-free loans to low- and moderate-income families. |
1/5/2009 - Pay off your mortgage quicker
Four steps you can take to make your mortgage history. |
12/27/2008 - Prepare your home for a holiday
Suspending phone and TV services and unplugging appliances can save you money while you aren't at home. |
10/31/2008 - The benefits of downsizing
No longer a dirty word, downsizing is all about living within your means. |
10/23/2008 - Don't get fleeced by movers
How to find a reputable moving company that won't break your belongings or skip town with your cash. |
9/29/2008 - How to avoid buying a former meth lab
There is almost no way to decontaminate fully a house used as a meth lab. Here's how to spot one before you buy it. |
9/23/2008 - Buying a historic home
What to keep in mind when buying a home with history. |
9/20/2008 - Raze the roof
Everything you need to know about replacing, or simply repairing, the roof over your head. |
9/18/2008 - Timing the purchase of your new home
When buying a new home, you want to ensure there is no gap or overlap in owning one home and buying another. Find out how to avoid a mess and time your purchase properly. |
9/9/2008 - What you need to know about foreclosures
Even if you're in a tight financial squeeze, you can still save your home. |
9/4/2008 - Buying rural property
Living in the country may seem romantic, but there are many factors to consider before packing up your city life. |
8/25/2008 - The end of zero-down and 40-year mortgages
Buying a home is one of the biggest financial hurdles a person has to face. And with the end of zero-down and 40-year mortgages, it's about to become that much more difficult. |
8/20/2008 - Is it time to go with a fixed-rate mortgage?
Locking in your mortgage rate provides significant advantages. But the move can carry heavy costs. |
8/14/2008 - How to spot a marijuana grow-op
Buying a house in which illegal drugs were grown, or living next to one, can be dangerous. Here's how to protect yourself. |
8/6/2008 - Canadian house prices: a regional picture
The recent decline in the average selling price of existing homes in Canada stemmed mostly from activity in Edmonton and Calgary. Other regions recorded record highs. |
7/24/2008 - How pay-as-you-go electricity can save you money
Learning how much it actually costs to crank up the air conditioner or heat your pool goes a long way toward reducing your energy consumption and your bills. |
7/12/2008 - Radon in your home could be more dangerous than mould
Canada's guidelines for radon exposure in the home are still higher than those in the U.S. Here's a look at what that means and how you can test your home for radon gas. |
7/10/2008 - Clearing the down-payment hurdle
Finding the money to put down on a new home is a challenge. If you don't have quite enough, there are are other options. |
6/28/2008 - 10 do's and don'ts for getting an ideal mortgage
How to improve your chance of getting a great mortgage rate. |
6/4/2008 - Tally your receipts and grab a paint brush -- it's time to sell the cottage
Tips for reducing capital gains and being market-ready. |
5/14/2008 - Planning the perfect cottage getaway
How to find the right cottage at the right price. |
5/7/2008 - Buying a house with a friend or sibling
How to live beyond your means without being in over your head. |
5/1/2008 - Marketing your rental cottage as a dream destination
If you advertise it, they will come. |
4/16/2008 - Dust off your toolbox, buy a hot tub -- it's cottage season
How to prepare your vacation property for renters. |
4/11/2008 - Who's fooling whom?
Toronto area MP's scaremongering regarding house prices may boost sales of his latest book. But his predictions of a major sector recession are premature. |
3/31/2008 - Buying a cottage with an eye on turning a profit?
Tips on turning a recreational property into a rental business. |
3/27/2008 - Shariah mortgage study causes controversy
Questions grow about the motives behind religiously sanctioned mortgages as they become more mainstream. |
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3/12/2008 - A dangerous job
Realtors increasingly concerned with safety following high-profile murders.
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