For those who are taking out a mortgage for the first time, knowledge of the effect of changing mortgage rates may be very limited. About one-third of first time borrowers expect the interest rate to remain the same over the next five years. Unfortunately, this expectation can result in loss of the home with even…
Getting an audit of my 40-year-old home gives me a plan to cut my energy bills in half By Anita Murray, OTTAWA CITIZEN OTTAWA — I have a confession to make. After two years as Homes editor, it’s time to admit that the beautiful homes I feature in my sections each week are about as…
Homeowners who feel the assessed value of their property assessment is too high should appeal. By: Sean Cooper Special to The Star, Published on Wed Mar 06 2013 Homeowners who feel the assessed value of their property assessment is too high should appeal. I did and have saved myself $15 a month in a process that…
