Could we be in the midst of a Vancouver real estate crash? The government of the People’s Republic of China put in place currency exchange regulations which are meant to curtail skyrocketing investment in overseas markets, which has caused the astronomical price of real estate in Vancouver. The new regulations were a surprise to Chinese citizens when they were […]
Today, the world is more prosperous and safer than any time in history. However, globalization has not evenly distributed wealth across the globe, with several countries having to cope with astronomical inflation, while the developed world manages at a reasonable rate of 2-3%. There are several factors contributing to the dramatically decreased value of the […]
If you’re traveling or using your credit card to make purchases in foreign currencies, you’re getting hit with a 2.5% fee every time you make a foreign currency purchase on your credit card! Here’s how to avoid that fee. When making purchases in a foreign currency, paying in cash is one of the most common […]
While the largely diminishing valuation of the Canadian dollar can be attributed to a number of different variables and factors such as the decline of overall commodity prices, the decline of the Canadian manufacturing sector and Canadian household debt: none is as significant as the rapidly falling price of oil. The impact of low oil […]
Many Torontonians are intrigued by the prospect of investing in rental properties, especially investing in Florida real estate. Rental properties are a great way for individuals to diversify their portfolio and earn passive income. When considering the purchase of a rental property, there are a few variables you’ll want to consider. The cost of the […]
This year marks Toronto’s 40th anniversary for the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) and with it comes a long list of must-see films starring various sought after actors, including Jake Gyllenhaal, Julianne Moore, Johnny Depp and many more. However, TIFF was not always as popular as it is today with the earlier years featuring mainly […]
With the US dollar at all-time highs, Canadians will be looking to get the most out of the Labour Day weekend, here at home. The past few summer months have been some of the hottest in history, but as Labour Day Weekend approaches, we can’t help but think of the long winter months ahead of […]
Tom Mulcair’s New Democratic Party continues to lead the polls of the 2015 Federal election. Photography by: Sean Kilpatrick, THE CANADIAN PRESS In the wake of the NDP’s provincial victory in Alberta, crowning party leader Rachel Notley the Premier, the party appears to be gaining momentum at the federal level. Stephen Harper’s recent Senate […]
As a Canadian, purchasing real estate in the US is a big deal with many things to consider. There may be many motivations behind purchasing real estate. This can include escaping winter months, diversifying real estate holdings, or even part of your long term goals to eventually move to the US. However, there is one […]
Rumours have been circulating that Canada has entered a recession. Canada’s GDP shrunk by .6 percent in the first quarter and .1 percent in April implying that Canada’s economic rebound may well be behind schedule. With the last great market crash in 2008 still fresh in people’s minds, there are looming similarities and red flags […]
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