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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...
Welcome to126 Romy Crescent in Thorold Ontario Canada
Update: This home is no longer available. This home in Thorold is priced at just $139,900.00 and would be great for the first time home buyer or for additional investment property owners! This 2 storey three bedroom investment semi is just minutes from Brock...
The History Behind Groundhog Day!!!
Groundhog Day, is celebrated across the United States and Canada, on February 2, is purely a North American tradition. It is based on a belief that on this day (February 2) the groundhog, or woodchuck, comes out of hole after winter hibernation to look for its shadow....
How does the budget effect you in the current real estate market?
As many of you are aware, the Federal Budget was yesterday. The following is how it effects us in relation to the Real Estate market. Any feedback, questions or opinions can be made on my Blog. It will be a great forum to start conversations and to read what others...