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Recent content by willy

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    Variable Mortgage Rates

    I just signed a mortgage with RBC for Prime -0.65.
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    Canmore renters must pay $19,000 in damages after dog pee destroys carpet

    The judgement is the first step in the right direction. It establishes accountability. Now we just need that judgement in Ontario.
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    Ontario`s Feed–In Tariff - a Solar Investment?

    Well, it`s something I`m definitely considering for the roof of the addition on our duplex. There`s quite a learning curve unless you`re willing to just lay out a pile of cash for a company to handle everything for you. I`m looking at this...
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    Absolutly INSANE hydro bill

    So, I`m thinking that if that house has the old style hydro meter with the wheel that turns, it`s spinning pretty good. What I`d do, some afternoon when I`ve got some time, is go to the breaker box, turn off a breaker, check the wheel to see if it`s slowed noticably. If not, flip the breaker...
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    Water Bill Doubled Following Neighbor’s Work on His Property

    Water meters are located inside the premises, so it`s unlikely that he`s stealing water from you. More probably a dripping tap or slow leak somewhere.
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    Book on Commercial Real Estate

    I checked it out from the library. There was quite a waiting list. Guess I`m not the only cheap one out there. I liked it though.
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    Can i do PM for a friend?

    Was it this one?5 Questions to Ask Your New Property Manager, Protecting your Money and Assets (Alberta only)
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    Any stay-at-home moms in the Toronto area?

    My wife has expressed an interest in this. Email me at willy and I`ll give you her email address. She doesn`t want to publish her email on a public forum.
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    Hamilton markets

    Kim Jong-McGuinty? Maybe you`re on to something there Thomas, I`m not sure.
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    Hamilton markets

    QUOTE (EdRenkema @ Mar 6 2009, 11:16 PM) not to mention its geographical location as a transportation hub That means it`s commuting distance to Toronto, either by Go-Train or car, and that changes all the numbers. Windsor is commuting distance to... Detroit. Personally, I`m feeling very positive...
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    Commercial Real Estate Investing In Canada

    Previous posts on same topic: http://myreinspace.com/public_forums/General_Discussion/61-9252-commercial_investing_book.html I've got it on hold at my local library. Been waiting since January. Seems to be a popular read. w
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    The 15% Tax Rebate on Renovations

    I`ve been watching for new information on this but haven`t seen anything yet. http://www.budget.gc.ca/2009/pamphlet-depl...pliant3-eng.asp Only properties owned for personal use qualify, if I read it right.
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    Someone broke into my tenant`s unit

    First thing that comes to my mind is that she lost her key and somebody kicked the door in to let her in.
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    5 Questions to Ask Your New Property Manager

    QUOTE (brentdavies @ Nov 26 2008, 11:29 PM) All Property Managers in Alberta must be licenced with the Real Estate Council of Alberta (RECA). If Yes, go to www.reca.ca and check licence status. Check out your current property manager. I`ve been unable to locate similar licencing information...
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