Archive for June, 2009
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The Eyeopener”s guide to the neighbourhood

The Eyeopener”s guide to the neighbourhood.
There are also tons of condos, lofts and apartments available in the St. Lawrence area that are ready to be rented. But don”t wait, start early to find the best deal.
The downers: If you”re going to live in this neighbourhood, be prepared to spend money. That is, if [...]

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Finding the upside of the homes market

Finding the upside of the homes market.
So he decided the time was right last November and bought a condo nine blocks away, just weeks after stricter mortgage-lending rules took effect — changes that did nothing to dampen his enthusiasm for home ownership.
On Oct. 15, the federal government had reduced the maximum insurable amortization [...]

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New market carving out niche downtown

New market carving out niche downtown.
Monroe Racz, who lives a block away at One North Fifth Apartments, manages to do all her food shopping at Maynards.
‘It”s filled my dream of not having to use my car,’ Racz said. ‘The store makes my shopping more convenient.’
‘The market is really focusing on local [...]