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Canada’s breakfast crisis

(NC)—We all know breakfast is the “most important meal of the day”… or have we forgotten?  Canadian families are facing a breakfast crisis.  Whether it’s because of early morning hockey practice, picky eating habits or body issues, a growing number of kids are heading off to school on an empty stomach. According to a recent Ipsos-Reid poll, nine in 10 …

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Toronto Real Estate: Housing Market Charts June 2010

Following are the key Toronto Real Estate Boards’ housing stats that were published yesterday for your review.  The new charts are designed to showcase key indicators about Toronto’s residential Real Estate Market in a visual presentation. Following are some points worth noting: Sales for June 2010 were lower than June 2009 but almost at the same level at 2008 which hasn’t been …

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Quick tips when buying a second property

(NC)—Are you dreaming of spending summers at a lakefront cottage? Or maybe you’ve always wanted to own a condo as an investment? Whatever your reason for wanting to purchase a second property, knowing your financing options before you buy is crucial to avoid surprises down the road. “Financing the purchase of a second property can be complicated at first glance,” …

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