Should parents help kids buy a home?
Emma’s ex-husband gave their two twenty-something sons a $30,000 down payment. She thinks that was a big mistake.
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Knock-off
An original glass and wood noguchi table is a stunning focal point—but for a third of the price you can get a great-looking replica.
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Handling the jerk next door
Ugly fences, blocked driveways, annoying pets. It’s amazing how quickly neighbourly love can turn into hate. Here’s how to patch things up without breaking the bank
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The top 10 mistakes new home buyers make
Why you should be wary of show homes, what to do if your place isn’t ready on time and much more
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Keep your lattes
The big savings can be found in transportation and shelter
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Decline in home sales
National home sales activity declined 8.2% in June from the previous month.
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Mansions for price of apartments
A U.S. home staging company with plans to expand to Canada rents out mansions for as low as $1,500 per month. The catch? You can get kicked out at anytime.
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Burglaries increase in summer months
Houses are 4% more likely to be robbed in June, 9% more likely to be robbed in July and 20% more likely to be robbed in August.
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Resale housing forecast revised
Rising prices in B.C. scare off home buyers.
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Cost of owning a home up slightly in late 2009
RBC report says rising prices made it more expensive to own a home.
