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Shopping for a condo means taking a hard look at fees
Published to Toronto Condos
TORONTO - Condominiums have soared in popularity for a number of reasons, including the chance for empty-nesters to downsize, ideally for a lower price, from a standard house. But the lower price doesn't tell the whole story since condos have one aspect that houses do not - monthly fees towards the upkeep of the apartment building or townhouse complex and their common areas. These payments vary widely according to the size, age and location of a condo and are in addition to property taxes... Read Full Story
Published to Toronto Condos
Unlike our neighbour to the south, Canada has an interesting population problem: despite having the second-largest landmass in the world, the country still suffers from a population slightly smaller than that of California. The biggest downside to this, of course, is the large tracts of land just waiting to be turned into the most nightmarish form of settlement: the 'burbs. While some harbour doubts about the ability of condos to solve this problem, today's Metro reports on the upside of... Read Full Story
Published to Toronto Condos
New record highs in the Toronto new and resale high-rise condominium markets show this market is not slowing down in 2009. Second quarter sales according to Urbanation showed 6,997 new condominiums sold and 4,615 resale condominiums sold, both records. There was also a record number of project launches like Pier 27 (pictured above), the L tower, Festival tower and Beyond the Seas to name a few. Two awaited, new Toronto luxury hotel-condominiums launched-The Four Seasons Residence in... Read Full Story
Published to Toronto Condos
Wikizines are interactive magazines that anyone can create or edit - and this one is called "Toronto Condos". Here you can find fresh voices and respond in real time. Some members write articles about recent news and trends related to the wikizine's topic, others recount relevant personal stories or share their favorite pictures and video clips. Got an interesting idea or story to share with other members of this wikizine? Well, then put on your journalist's cap and add your own article! Read Full Story
Published to Toronto Deals
Are you looking for hot deals in Toronto ? Do you want to buy things for less? Do you enjoy finding substantial discounts? A new website LocalGroupDeals.com can help you! LocalGroupDeals.com offers customers in Toronto an opportunity to purchase products or services at unbeatable prices through the power of group buying. As you know, when a large group of consumers come together to make a purchase, we can use that leverage in exchange for greater discounts from merchants. LocalGroupDeals.com... Read Full Story
Published to Toronto Deals
Wikizines are interactive magazines that anyone can create or edit - and this one is called "Toronto Deals". Here you can find fresh voices and respond in real time. Some members write articles about recent news and trends related to the wikizine's topic, others recount relevant personal stories or share their favorite pictures and video clips. Got an interesting idea or story to share with other members of this wikizine? Well, then put on your journalist's cap and add your own article! Read Full Story
Published to Coin Collecting
The first American Buffalo gold coin was issued by the US Mint in June 2006 under the 2005 Presidential $1 Coin Act. It was America's first 24-karat pure gold coin with 0.9999 fineness. In the past, investors who want 99.99% pure gold, had to purchase foreign 24-karat gold coins. The available purest US gold Bullion coins back then were standard American gold Eagles with 0.9167 fineness gold content. The 2006 American gold Buffalo coin was an immediate success. Over 300,000 coins sold out in... Read Full Story
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The South African Krugerrand is a gold bullion coin. It was first minted in 1867 and it was the first coin to contain one full ounce of fine gold. Interestingly, at that time in the United States of America, private gold ownership was prohibited among citizens. However, because the South African Krugerrand was legal tender and a foreign coin, people could own them creating a vehicle by which gold bullion could be procured by common citizens who could pay for it. During the 1970s and 1980s... Read Full Story
Published to Coin Collecting
Mexican coin values will clearly vary and are extremely dependent upon the value of gold on a given day as well as the type of coins one buys. Nevertheless, the coin collector can rest assured in knowing that Mexican coin values are set to continue to increase since the values of gold have continued to progressively rise for several years now. Even as the economy takes a serious downturn and stocks are regrettably declining in value, investment in the Mexican gold coin is a wise investment... Read Full Story
Published to Mexican Gold Coins
With the recent financial meltdowns and declining US currency, smart Americans are looking for better ways to protect their hard-earned dollars. Buying gold has long been proven the safest method for asset protection during economic crisis over the past centuries. Gold coins, especially gold coins with small markups such as Gold 50 Pesos Mexico Coin and South African gold Krugerrands , are favorites of seasoned gold bullion investors to combat inflation and offset risk. First minted in 1921... Read Full Story
