The Top Real Estate Stories of 2012

Happy New Years to all of my family, friends and clients.

What a year 2012 has been and only more exictement and happines for 2013 is what I wish for everyone!

Here is an interesting article from the National Post on the Top Real Estate Stories of 2012.



1. Why it is better to rent than Own...
2. Canada braces for a housing slowdown
3. What Canadians need to know about buying U.S. real estate
4. Ottawa tightens mortagage rules to avoid housing crisis
5. The 10 year mortgage vs. the 5 year mortgage: Which one is better?
6. Low mortgage rates are not an invitation to rack up debt
7. Home ownership in Canada reaches new heights
8. Are we worrying ourselves into a house crash?
9.Boomers are warned that using house sales for retirement, could backfire
10. As Housing market slows, industry scrambles to paint better picture.

To read these articles more in depth...please visit: http://business.financialpost.com/2012/12/21/top-2012-housing-stories-from-crash-warnings-to-rent-vs-buy/?__lsa=bdf3-0291

Wishing everyone the best in 2013!

Budget Friendly Holiday Decorating Guide

There is no need to spend  a lot of money on over priced Holiday decorations.

With a little creativity and time, you can decorate your home in a unique way that is tasetful and full of the Holiday Spirit.

From the innovative editors from Readers Digest, these ideas will have your family and friends very impressed with your decorating saavy.

Decorating Tip Number 1: Fill a Martini Glass with old fashioned candy.

Decorating Tip Number 2: Take any old cans and decorate with Christmas Illustrations or Wrapping Paper to make a unique holder or for a gift.

Decorating Tip Number 3: Make Your Throw Pillows into festive pieces

For even more Tips and Tricks, visit the Readers Digest Website:

http://www.rd.com/slideshows/16-easy-and-cheap-christmas-decorating-tips/#slideshow=slide21

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