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Applying for a mortgage if you're a recent immigrant
While some move to Canada to be with family members or for gainful employment, many others emigrate here to escape difficult situations in their home nations.
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The selling season
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Convenience of downtown living leads trends
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Home sellers, give unused spaces a chance to shine
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Avoid mistakes that can derail selling a house
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The bank said no - now what?
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Young adults still living at home a growing trend
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Stage house for sale to net top dollar
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Moving heaven and earth
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Local Business Fort McMurray fire damage not 'act of God': Insurance Bureau of Canada
Despite some claims on social media, insurance adjusters are not yet rummaging through charred ruins in Fort McMurray. And news reports tallying the massive insurance loss are only preliminary estimates ... -
Energy National Energy Board approves $6.8-billion Trans Mountain pipeline expansion, with 157 conditions
There was fierce opposition to the project and the process throughout the energy board’s hearing -
Energy Group helps first female ironworkers get jobs at Edmonton's NorthWest upgrader
"The trades are predominantly a man's world. When women are coming into that world, we want them to be informed and prepared to work alongside men everyday." -
Energy Union to appeal Alberta court ruling that could allow random drug and alcohol tests of ...
"Random drug and alcohol testing violates the basic rights of our members, and therefore we stand by the arbitration panel ruling. " -
Local News Edmonton EI numbers increase, keeping step with province-wide trend
Across Alberta, the number of people receiving benefits rose by 3.3 per cent. -
Festivals Northlands promises affordable reasons to staycation in Edmonton
With an uncertain economy and a low loonie keeping more Albertans at home, Northlands says it's gearing its slate of summer events to be an affordable staycation in Edmonton. "Times ... -
Columnists Gary Lamphier: Stantec anchors Edmonton's new downtown 'engineering hub'
“Cumulatively, this has happened almost serendipitously over the last couple of years," says Taylor. "So suddenly we’re getting this engineering cluster downtown." -
Energy Alberta oilsands future appears strong, economists say
"It's good news from where we are today. I think the message should be there's still opportunity for (the oilsands)."
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The lowdown on low down payments
Mortgage insurance a must for those with high-ratio loans -
Older population will reshape cities
Aging: With the number of seniors doubling over the next 25 years, changes to neighbourhoods are in store -
Mortgage 101: Where to start
The numbers behind the home -
Rental properties: Options for investors
When buying a revenue generating residential property, there are multiple ways to structure ownership. -
Would you buy a home beside a cemetery?
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Scott McGillivray offers tips
If you want to become a successful income property investor but are prone to impatience, you may want to steer clear of new condos and budget-busting renos, says the host ... -
Hidden costs can reduce investment returns
The mutual fund industry has been around for over 80 years and continues to be a significant investment option for Canadians. -
Five tips to prepare your house for listing
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Show helps buyers see fixer-uppers' potential
From leading her own design firm to spearheading real-life renovations showcased on the small screen, Sarah Richardson has countless creative projects to her credit. -
Leave stress behind when planning a move
For Adam Stuart and Courtney Tunnicliffe, moving into a new home also means uprooting their nine-monthold son, Jeffrey.