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Calgary distroyed by flooding

June 21st, 2013
I never thought that I would live to see the day that Calgary will be under the state of emergency due to severe flooding..I went to see my doctor today and I could not stop crying all the way home, seeing all the devastation. I live in McKenzie Towne, not affected by the flooding. However, many roads are closed, downtown is under water, Princess Island Park under water, all around Stampede, ...
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CHANGES IN CANADIAN MORTGAGE MARKET

May 24th, 2013
Change in the Canadian Mortgage Market  May 2013  Significant Statistics    •           Overall housing starts are projected to decline from 205,000 in 2011 to 150,000 by 2014. In total, the housing starts downturn will reduce related employment by 80,000 jobs.    •           For mortgages repaid during the past two decades, actual repayment has been two-thirds of the contracted ...
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hOIME RENO'S DO'S AND DONT'S

May 21st, 2013
  The five most important things to know before you reno By Noel Hulsman | GoldenGirlFinance.com – Fri, 17 May, 2013 4:29 PM EDT Home renovations rarely go as planned. The job always takes longer, costs more and makes you waaay crazier than your HGTV-fueled dreams can ever account for. Maybe that explains why, according to a recent TD poll, many homeowners forget one very important t ...
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AMAZING WEATHER...but dirty streets

May 14th, 2013
Yesterday i visited frinds in McKenzie towne, and their trees in front of their home looked sad and grey. Not even one day has passed by and today the tree is full of green leaves and the tree's little white buds are ready to bloom. When did that happen? I am still waiting for some rain, Calgary is so dry and dusty! In top of everythin, the City failed to clean the streets. There is gravel ev ...
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REFINANCE YOUR HOME FOR FREE AND PAY YOUR DEBTS

May 14th, 2013
     Free Refinance Program Do you have credit card debt, car loans, lines of credit or any other financial debt that you will like to get rid of? As long as you have equity in your home, we can help. FOR FREE!!! FREE Refinance Program Highlights: This program  covers the following at no cost to the borrower: All secured and unsecured debt payout One (1) signing appointme ...
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BOND RATES MAY 01 2013

May 1st, 2013
•           TSX +143.83 to 12345.50    •           DOW +21.05 to 14839.80 •           Dollar +0.43 to 99.29 •           Oil -1.42  to 92.99 •           Gold -1.80 to 1471.80   *these numbers have been taken from  www.tmxmoney.com  at 8:05 AM EST   Canadian 5 year bond yields markets +0.01 to 1.17 The spread  is WITHIN the comfort zone at 2.02  http://www.investing.com/rates-bo ...
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UPDATING YOUR HOME

May 1st, 2013
  Updating your home means updating your insurance policy Christina Pellegrini FP When you add an extension to your home, install new security devices or replace your weathered roof, your insurance policy may also need a makeover. A new TD Insurance poll suggests that the majority of Canadian homeowners don’t disclose home improvements their insurer, even though it could mean a redu ...
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Income tax time

April 22nd, 2013
The dateline for filling income taxes is approaching fast. For everybody out there that hasn't done it yet, it is time to see you tax accountant. Don't forget all your T4's, RRSP slips, charity receipts, GST returns, flow-through shares T5013 A's, list of all your deductions, medical expenses. Last, but not least, take your checkbook with you and pay the taxes you owe on the spot.
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FLIPPING CONDOS?

April 22nd, 2013
Get ready condo flippers, Canada Revenue Agency is hunting you Garry Marr | 13/04/20 | Last Updated: 13/04/20 11:09 PM ET More from Garry Marr | @DustyWallet http://business.financialpost.com/2013/04/20/get-ready-to-pay-income-tax-on-your-condo-profit/ Editor’s Note: This story has been altered to correct the identity of Robert Kepes, a Toronto tax lawyer at Morris Kepes Winters wh ...
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SUNNY DAY IN CALGARY

April 19th, 2013
A gorgeous day in Calgary and the prospect of a short trip out west is making me smile again, in spite of a long work week. I can wait to see friends i haven't seen in more than a year and check out a few contemporary restaurants. However, i have a very hard time deciding what present should i get for my friend.. Something more personal or just a present for her home? Hmm.. maybe I will know ...
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