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How to buy cardano in Canada Oct 14th
The 2021 cryptocurrency market crash (from which, as of October, it has yet to fully recover), has prompted many crypto investors to focus on smaller, less expensive digital coins as alternatives to high-priced bitcoin and ethereum.
While the trend has created a wider demand for so-called “altc.... More »
Ontario’s Dream companies had highest female board and executive numbers: report + MORE Nov 30th
MONTREAL _ The Dream group of real estate companies had the highest proportion of female board members and executives last year, according to detailed data released Thursday by Canadian securities regulators.
Five Dream-related Ontario businesses scored highly with Dream Unlimited Corp. (TSX:DRM) bo.... More »
Should the sole recipient of an estate be the executor too? + MORE Mar 27th
Q. I am 68-years-old and in good health, and am planning to leave my money to my grandson. He is 20 years old, very good with money, and has common sense. I had asked my son to be the executor of my will but that was before I decided to leave my money to my grandson. I have now decided to leave bot.... More »
CREA sees $1-billion hit to economy next year as home sales fall + MORE Dec 14th
Canadian Real Estate Association says it expects home sales to fall more than 5 per cent in 2018
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Pakistan Requests IMF Bailout Talks Oct 8th
Pakistan, the flagship country for China’s global infrastructure initiative, said it needed a bailout from the International Monetary Fund, amid growing concerns that Beijing’s program is pushing recipient countries into financial crisis..... More »
Amid all the financial turmoil, why are gold prices getting crushed?
– theglobeandmail.com
Renewed prospects for economic growth have seen the recently bullish precious metal market sink substantially in recent weeks
Why former oil darling Northern Blizzard is struggling
– theglobeandmail.com
After its 2014 IPO, the Canadian oil producer cuts its dividend – again
European stock markets were slightly higher Monday, the first day of trading since Italy’s premier Matteo Renzi resigned following his loss in a key referendum over the weekend.
5 home selling myths debunked
– moneysense.ca
Want to become a more informed seller? Here are five real estate myths debunked when it comes to selling a property in Canada.
#1: You are required to use a real estate agent when selling home.
Myth.
There is no law or regulation that requires you to use a real estate agent during the purchase or sale of a home (or any other piece of real estate).
Truth be told, approximately 25% of Americans buy and sell a home without being represented by a real estate agent. (We don’t have similar statistics for Canadian transactions.) There are also a portion of buyers and sellers that use the services of unlicensed agents (a practice, I’m not keen on).
One big reason for not using a real estate agent is to save on paying commission costs. Keep in mind, though, these savings are typically only for the seller, who is responsible for both the buyer agent and the seller agent commissions. Also, going it alone, without an agent, doesn’t mean you avoid all fees. For a better understanding of what you’ll save and spend, consider our breakdown of costs in Going FSBO isn’t exactly free…
#1: You are required to use a real estate agent when selling home.
Myth.
There is no law or regulation that requires you to use a real estate agent during the purchase or sale of a home (or any other piece of real estate).
Truth be told, approximately 25% of Americans buy and sell a home without being represented by a real estate agent. (We don’t have similar statistics for Canadian transactions.) There are also a portion of buyers and sellers that use the services of unlicensed agents (a practice, I’m not keen on).
One big reason for not using a real estate agent is to save on paying commission costs. Keep in mind, though, these savings are typically only for the seller, who is responsible for both the buyer agent and the seller agent commissions. Also, going it alone, without an agent, doesn’t mean you avoid all fees. For a better understanding of what you’ll save and spend, consider our breakdown of costs in Going FSBO isn’t exactly free…
Canada should seize opportunity to attract foreign investment: Freeland
– theglobeandmail.com
Trade Minister Chrystia Freeland called Monday for the country to seek greater integration as the United States prepares for isolationist policy
