Home Buyers' Plan
Thanks to Canada's Home Buyers Plan (HBP) would-be home owners can withdraw up to $25,000 from their registered retirement savings plan (RRSP) to buy or build a home.
Hot Decor Trends for Fall 2010
Top 10 home design and décor trends for fall.
First Time Home Buyers Well Prepared
The first TD Canada Trust Home Buyers Report demonstrates that first time home buyers are savvy when it comes to shopping for a home.
"Bones" and Other Interior Design & Décor Trends for 2010
Interior design and décor trends change with every season, but with a strategic foundation of baseline elements like furniture and flooring, you can easily keep up with the trends without sacrificing essential style elements of the space.
HST around the house
With HST tax coming into effect July 1st, many new home owners are wondering what exactly will be affected, and what won't. About 83% of products and services purchased by consumers will see no new tax.
HST around the house
With HST tax coming into effect July 1st, many new home owners are wondering what exactly will be affected, and what won’t. Many household items that were previously subject to 8% provincial and 5% federal tax will now simply switch over to the 13% HST,
The Hidden Costs of Popular Mortgages
Four popular mortgage terms: the venerable five-year fixed, the conservative 10-year fixed, the open mortgage, and the full-featured mortgage with big pre-payment privileges, why people pick these terms and how statistics impact each term's total cost of
Fertilize your lawn like the pros
Expert advice on how to keep your lawn green and lush, minus the back-breaking labour.
Get Cooking!
A good oven and stovetop is the foundation of a functional kitchen, and moving into a new home is a great excuse to invest in some new appliances. There are some exciting new options available, so be sure to do a little research before hitting the stores.
Buying your first home, Part Three
The final chapter of a three-part series on buying your first home.
