January 30th, 2012
With winter now upon us, and snow covering many regions of the United States, millions of people are shoveling snow to clear their sidewalks and driveways. While most people recognize that snow shoveling is very hard work, and can put severe stress on your heart, fewer people recognize the stress and strain that it places [...]
Tags: cottage dangers, snow shoveling, winter
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January 28th, 2012
The cold, wet stuff has a way of arriving without regard for our busy schedules. It's not a problem if the only items on your to-do list are making snow angels and taking a nap, but if you need to clear the path to the car quickly—and drive off safely—it pays to prepare. Start with [...]
Tags: preparations, snow and ice, winter
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January 13th, 2012
Green Living: Tips for the New Year
http://bit.ly/AkLg3H
Tags: earth friendly, Green living
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December 22nd, 2011
How to Know When Ice is Safe
http://bit.ly/s6Uh7w
Tags: ice conditions, Lake, winter
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December 20th, 2011
Originally posted in International Living
December 14, 2011
Dear Reader,
It’s not every day that you get a freebie.
And the usual advice is to take the freebie and run, before the giver changes their mind. But when it comes to real estate, you need to analyze why you’re getting the freebie, and what you’re missing out on [...]
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November 28th, 2011
2011 has been an uneven year. The early months of the year dramatically underperformed the same period in 2010. There were a number of national and international economic matters that affected the market place, as well as a long and difficult winter that made viewing recreational properties difficult and unappealing. Winter lasted into early May, [...]
Tags: Cottage Market, Cottage Sales 2011, Market Report, Muskoka Cottage Market, Muskoka Real Estate
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November 24th, 2011
What can you do to protect yourself and your renters if you lease your second home?
http://goo.gl/o0GqF
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November 22nd, 2011
We just received this summary of the European Crisis from Raymond James and thought that others might find it educational .” EuropeDebt.pdf
Tags: debt, Europe, financial
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November 17th, 2011
Mortgage agent David Smith talks to Chestnut Park Real Estate about whether mortgage rates are subject to change in the future, and how the 2012 Presidential election in the United States might help Canadian rates stay stable.
Tags: Canadian rates, Chestnut Park, Mortgage rates
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November 3rd, 2011
http://read.bi/v4rhYy
Any of you who are interested in a investing in a Florida, SC, etc. winter home might find this advice helpful. With more than 1 million U.S. homes in some phase of the foreclosure process, great deals abound — if you know how to separate the wheat from the chaff.
Tags: buyer tips, winter home
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