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The History of St. Patrick’s Day (3/17)
St. Patrick's Day is celebrated on March 17, his religious feast day and the anniversary of his death in the fifth century. The Irish have observed this day as a religious holiday for over a thousand years. On St. Patrick's Day, which falls during the Christian season...
Events in the St. Catharines Ontario Canada Area
Need an idea of what to do this weekend, this month or this year? Why not check out some of these links for various events, ranging from auctions, concerts/performances, fairs, festivals, or sporting events. You can stay up to date with events in our area! St....
Current Mortgate Rates for St. Catharines/Niagara area
Rate Term 5-Year Fixed 4.39% 5-Year VRM 3.80% Prime plus 0.60% Quote of the Week I feel sorry for the person who can't get genuinely excited about his work. Not only will he never be satisfied, but he will never achieve anything worthwhile. Walter Chrysler OUT OF...
Port Place Development approved in St. Catharines, Ontario
Hello Bloggers! Some have been against it and some have been for it…now it’s time to heal and go on. The Ontario Municipal Board on Friday decided that the Port Tower has been approved. As one of the articles below states “While bricks and mortar are important, the...
Current Mortgate Rates for St. Catharines/Niagara area
Rate Term 5-Year Fixed 4.39% 5-Year VRM 3.80% Prime plus 0.80% Quote of the Week All lasting business is built on friendship. Alfred A. Montapert Have a great week! Paul Croteau Mortgage Specialist BMO Bank of Montreal 31 King Street St. Catharines, ON ph: (905)...
Current Mortgate Rates for St. Catharines/Niagara area
Rate Term 5-Year Fixed 4.39% 5-Year VRM 3.80% Prime plus 0.80% Quote of the Week It's not that I'm so smart, it's just that I stay with problems longer. Albert Einstein Have a great week! Paul Croteau Mortgage Specialist BMO Bank of Montreal 31 King Street St....
Current Mortgate Rates for St. Catharines/Niagara area
Rate Term 5-Year Fixed 4.39% 3-Year VRM 3.80% Prime plus 0.80% Quote of the Week Perhaps the most valuable result of all education is the ability to make yourself do the thing you have to do, when it ought to be done, whether you like it or not. Thomas Huxley...
History of Valentine’s Day
Every February, across the country, candy, flowers, and gifts are exchanged between loved ones, all in the name of St. Valentine. But who is this mysterious saint and why do we celebrate this holiday? The history of Valentine's Day -- and its patron saint -- is...
1st Annual Niagara Inflatable’s Fun for Food
Nothing to do on Family Day? Niagara Inflatable’s & Games Inc. is hosting a Food Drive for Community Care on Family Day at the Market Square in St. Catharines, Monday, February 16th from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. Bring your kids aged 2 to 10 years for a fantastic day...
CMHC – St Catharines-Niagara Press Release January 2009
For us in St. Catharines, the total housing starts in January 2009 verses 2008 is down 50%. It’s not all bad news, if you’re looking to move up to a larger home, purchase a 2nd property, or that 1st investment rental, this would be a great time to do so....
Current Mortgate Rates for St. Catharines/Niagara area
Rate Term 5-Year Fixed 4.39% 3-Year VRM 3.80% Prime plus 0.80% Quote of the Week Happiness does not come from doing easy work but from the afterglow of satisfaction that comes after the achievement of a difficult task that demanded our best. Theodore Isaac Rubin Have...
On this day…1988
I will never forget this day, 21 years ago, February 8th, 1988. It was my first day as a licensed Realtor and I was only 21 years old. I was the youngest agent in our office, or perhaps it was that all of my colleagues were so much older, so I decided that I would...
The Federal Budget and How It Effects the Real Estate Market
I sent an email out last week to subscribers regarding the Federal Budget, soI thought I would forward the below link as it talks about additional grants available by making your home, personal or investment property more Eco Friendly. T. Timothy Salisbury Broker The...
Welcome to 340 Glenridge Avenue, St. Catharines, Ontario!
UPDATE: This property has been SOLD! Please use our online complimentary St. Catharines Ontario real estate search to find similar available listings. This home is priced at $189,876.00 and grosses approximately $21,600.00! The greatest phrase in Real Estate ......
Current Mortgate Rates for St. Catharines/Niagara area
Rate Term 5-Year Fixed 4.39% 3-Year VRM 4.00% Prime plus 1% fully open term. Quote of the Week The trouble with our times is that the future is not what it used to be. Paul Valery Paul Croteau Mortgage Specialist BMO Bank of Montreal 31 King Street St. Catharines, ON...