We never met a french fry that we didn’t like. When it comes to McDonald’s fries – we keep our eyes on mine! We have always supported McDonalds and Ronald McDonald House Charities Canada so we are delighted continue supporting them by becoming ‘fry-lanthropists’. Who is going to join us? This is a great reason […]
Month: April 2021
Has the pandemic had significant impact on your investments?
What does your investment portfolio look like? How has it changed since COVID? My wealthier friends have made significant gains, while my less wealthy friends are in survival mode. I have done quite well though I don’t like to talk about it. I found it interesting to read the new study released by the Ontario Securities Commission […]
Canadian home prices forecast to end year 13.5% higher than 2020
According to the Royal LePage House Price Survey, the aggregate1 price of a home in Canada increased 14.1 per cent year-over-year to $749,165 in the first quarter of 2021, as strong demand continues to outpace supply in virtually every market across the country. More than two thirds of the regions surveyed (67%) saw year-over-year double-digit aggregate price gains, driven largely […]
Is it time to sell our home in city and move to country?
Disclosure: This is a partnered post with Tangerine Bank. However, all opinions and views on this post are 100% my own. I love the city. I live in Toronto, and thought I would remain here, in my Toronto home until my end. I have been rethinking that lately. My lot is 40 feet wide and 200 […]
Over half of Canadian homeowners are planning renovations after a year of the pandemic
After a year of the pandemic, Canadian homeowners are more likely to plan renovations than buy and sell their current property or purchase an investment home, despite an active housing market, a Scotiabank poll revealed. Six in ten Canadian homeowners are planning to renovate in the next 2 years, with backyards, kitchens and bathrooms topping the […]