Jennifer Zammit's (zammj) Blog

Many of us are avid users of these devices please read:   BOSTON/WASHINGTON (Reuters) - BlackBerry maker Research in Motion Ltd has issued a security patch for the popular device, whose users include President Barack Obama, warning that it is vulnerable to attacks by hackers.   Research in Motion...

The ABC's of Condominiums Types, Styles - and How to Choose the One That's Right For You There are almost as many types of condos as there are kinds of people who want to live in them. Residential condominiums can range from high- and low-rise apartment buildings to townhouses, duplexes, triplexe...

Spring. When the wind is whistling around your ears and the snow is blowing across the yard, it's hard to remember there's a lawn under the snow, waiting for the warm spring sun. It also seems that as soon as the grass pokes through the snow the yellow flower everyone loves to hate, the dandelion...

Market Report for April 2009 Market Activity Last month, 804 homes exchanged hands in the jurisdiction of the London and St. Thomas Association of REALTORS® (LSTAR), including 666 detached homes (up 1.8% from April 2008) and 138 condos (down 26.6% from April 2008). Year to date, 1,840 detached ho...

National Housing Outlook Key Housing Market Indicators   2008Actual2009Forecasts2010Forecasts Total housing starts (units) 211,056 141,900 150,300 Forecast Ranges   125,000 - 160,000 130,000 - 180,000 Total single-detached houses 93,202 62,400 68,000 Forecast Ranges   53,800 - 71,000 60,500 - 81,...

As part of Canada's Economic Action Plan, the Home Renovation Tax Credit will provide a one-year, temporary 15% income tax credit on eligible home renovation expenditures for work performed, or goods acquired between January 27, 2009 and February 1, 2010. The credit may be claimed on eligible exp...

What Makes Mold Grow? Mold requires both nutrients and moisture to grow. It is important to remember that mold does not grow in a dry environment. Why Are Molds a Concern? Health experts indicate that the health effects of mold depend on the amount and type of mold in a home, the degree of expos...

How It Works Step 1: Obtain an energy rating for your home NRCan offers an energy assessment and labeling system to help homeowners make energy-saving choices when buying or renovating a home. An NRCan qualified energy advisor will evaluate the house to determine its energy efficiency rating on ...

Using CMHC-insured financing to purchase an energy-efficient home has many benefits. You may be eligible to obtain a 10 per cent CMHC mortgage loan insurance premium refund and extend your amortization period without a premium surcharge. This can add up to savings of $1,688 for a typical $250,000...

Is the home I'm building eligible? Homes built under the following CMHC-eligible energy-efficient building programs qualify: R-2000 (National) GreenHouse (Ontario) GreenHome and Super GreenHome (Yukon) Built GreenTM Gold Label Homes (British Columbia and Alberta) NovoclimatMC (Quebec) ENERGY STA...