Fixed-rate Mortgage Penalties – Why They Matter Now More Than Ever

 This is a long read but well worth taking the time to read.  As usual, Dave Larock brings clear easy to understand tips on how to save money on your mortgage.  See Dave’s website for all the mortgage information you need.     Many people think that the differences in how lenders calculate fixed-rate mortgage penalties are a [...]

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Just 16 Days Left – February is Heart And Stroke Month

Happy Valentine’s Day February 14, 2012 Donating this year is easier than ever.  This link to the Heart and Stroke site makes it easier than ever.  You can donate to a volunteer or the foundation.  No amount is too small. Happy Valentine’s Day! With love in the air and hearts a plenty today, we’d like to share [...]

Monday Morning Mortgage Rate Update – February 13, 2012

David Larock consistantly keeps us in touch with international economic conditions,  interest rates and the best approach for your mortgage needs.  Take a look at Dave’s website for full information on all mortgage matters that can benefit you. The euro-zone crisis returned to its roots last Friday when Greek riots erupted in response to demands [...]

Connecting With The People of Eglinton Ave – Global Pet Foods

For so many years Global Pet Foods has been one of the most popular stores on The Eglinton Way, especially with the dogs.  Never does one go through the door without a treat, often just for a treat!  Under the excellent management of Joanne Kong customers can depend on expert advice, high quality products and [...]

February Is Heart And Stroke Month – Please Give Generously

It was a pleasure getting together with my canvassing team.  They are an enthusiastic bunch.  Thanks to some doing extra we are able fill in on routes that do not have a canvasser.  Lots of good ideas and sharing came out of the get together and I think we will have a great month.  Heart [...]

Central Toronto Real Estate – December Statistics

Jan 27, 2012 — Central Toronto REALTORS® reported 723 home sales through the Toronto MLS® in December 2011. It was also reported that on average homes sold for $686,477, they took 28 days to sell and sold for 99% of  list price.     But what exactly is happening in your neighbourhood? I’ve broken down the sales [...]

Connecting With The People Of Eglinton Ave – Petroff Gallery

For over 18 years Petroff Gallery has been innovative and constantly changing.  Leaders in the community, Sara & Steven have been a large part of the vibrant growth of Eglinton Ave. West, UpperVillage and Cedarvale.  Creative use of the Gallery space to share with the neighbourhood and a warm welcome make Petroff Gallery a place to [...]

Monday Morning Interest Rate Update – Jan 23, 2012

The Bank of Canada (BoC) left its overnight rate unchanged at 1.00% last week, and also released its latest quarterly Monetary Policy Report(MPR). The MPR tells us where the BoC thinks inflation is headed and offers the Bank’s perspective on where the greatest risks to the Canadian economy lie. Regular readers of the MPR can [...]

AppleTree Farmers Market And Community Centre Activities

What a great way to spend a couple of  hours with your children.  They will love the activities and the fun of the farmers market.  All that and healthy food to take home.   Stay warm and get fresh! The best way to beat the winter blahs and fight colds and flus is to get outside, [...]

Monday Morning Interest Rate Update – January 16, 2012

The European Central Bank (ECB) made a bet in December that if they offered unlimited three-year loans to liquidity-starved European banks, those banks would then support ailing euro governments by buying up their bonds and creating enough demand to bring their spiraling bond yields down from the stratosphere. Specifically, they extended more than US$600 billion [...]