We all like to fancy ourselves eco-friendly minimalists—that is, until moving day comes along and we realize just how much useless stuff we have. None of us wants to admit this, but many of us are not as minimalistic as we think, and this becomes the most evident when the time comes to move from one dwelling to another. It’s easy to fall into the trap of simply throwing out unused items rat ...
Benefits of being 65+
A homeowner who is 65 or over may be able to take advantage of some tax credits. The Ontario Senior Homeowners’ Property Tax Grant offers up to $500 for Ontario senior homeowners. For singles, with net adjusted family income over $35,000, the grant given will be reduced by 3.33 per cent for income up to $50,000. Seniors above that income level do not qualify for the gra ...
On a year-to-date basis, November 2019 saw a 12 per cent increase in transactions over the same period in 2018. The average price for 2019 reached $818,386, which is a ...
Business trips in winter are less than ideal, especially if you’re used to enjoying year-round sunshine and warmer climates like in Florida or California. Unfortunately, you don’t always have a say in when or where you have to go on a business trip. Temperatures in Toronto and the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) can be particularly frigid this time of year, so it’s important that you’re well pre ...
New Year’s Eve in Toronto is pretty much like one big citywide extravaganza! Restaurants and bars will stay open later and offer unique holiday-themed specials, the TTC will uphold its tradition of offering free ride services after 7:00 p.m., and the city will be buzzing with locals and tourists attending New Year’s 2020 celebrations!
If you’re wondering where you and your loved ones sh ...