Canada Homes For Sale News
- Calgary Hitmen This Week: Hitmen Go Home And Home With Edmonton Then Host Red Deer Sunday Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 3:38PMHITMEN HEADLINES: The Calgary Hitmen, winners of six in a row, open a home and home series with the Oil Kings in Edmonton Wednesday night. Calgary is coming off Sunday afternoon's 6-1 home ice win over Saskatoon. The Hitmen tied a franchise record with six powerplay goals.
- Navistar Reports 1Q $17M Net Income Despite Continued Weak Industry Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 3:30PMWARRENVILLE, Ill.----Navistar International Corporation : Positive performance in all segments contribute to 1Q net income Company continues to increase market share, despite lower shipments
- Keller Williams Realty Welcomes Top Producing Southern Arizona Real Estate Brokerage to its Ranks Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 3:30PMAUSTIN, Texas----Keller Williams® Realty Inc. announced today the launch of Keller Williams Southern Arizona. The new operation, formerly with Realty Executives®, includes seven offices, with more than 375 top-producing real estate agents and staff.
- GE and Navistar Announce U.S. Financing Alliance Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 8:00AMNORWALK, Conn.----GE , Navistar International Corporation , a leading global manufacturer of trucks, buses and diesel engines, and Navistar Financial Corporation , a wholly owned subsidiary of Navistar, jointly announced today an expanded financing relationship under which GE Capital will become Navistar’s preferred provider of retail financing solutions to support sales of Navistar trucks and ...
- World Briefs Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 3:01AMMary Josephine Ray, a sports-loving card-player who was the oldest person living in the United States, died on Sunday at the age of 114.
- Hard times for British expats in the Florida sun Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 7:16PMFlorida's once-booming housing market is at the heart of America's financial crisis. In 2006, an average family home was $248,000; by 2009, that had fallen to $142,000 A short hop from Disneyworld in the heart of Florida, there's a little slice of Britain on offer at Harry Ramsbottom's pub. Cornish pasties, beans on toast or the house speciality, fish and chips, are on the menu. A policeman's ...
- Mashable’s Weekly Guide to Social Media Events Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 4:16PMIt’s a brand new week, which means it’s time for Mashable’s guide to upcoming social media and web events, parties, and conferences. For more upcoming event listings, check out Mashable’s Events section . Is your event not on this list? Contact us at least one month before your event and let’s establish a media partnership. Mashable’s Weekly Social Media and Marketing Event Guide is proudly ...
- Text of throne speech Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 2:21PMText of 'Open Ontario' speech from the throne, March 8, 2010.
- Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation: February Housing Starts Higher in Windsor Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 7:28AMWINDSOR, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - March 8, 2010) - According to preliminary data released today by Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC), housing starts in the Windsor Census Metropolitan Area 1 (CMA) totaled 27 units in February, up from the 3 units started in February 2009. "Lower inventories of completed new homes available for sale means starts must rise as demand strengthens," said ...
- Phuket kayakers' dream paddle on hold Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 11:47PMPhuket Hotels Phuket Resorts Phuket Accommodation Phuket Real Estate Phuket Villas Phuket Spas Phuket Bungalows Phuket Tours Phuket Golf Phuket Bars Phuket Diving
- Palestinian Authority restricts workers on Israeli sites Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 6:46PMThe Palestinian Authority has told workers to try to be consistent with government policy on the West Bank settlements.
- Bankruptcy, foreclosure hit Dutch dairy farmers drawn to Toledo area Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 8:41AMBy GARY T. PAKULSKI BLADE BUSINESS WRITER RINKE OENEMA was about to lose his dairy farm — the dream that brought him six years earlier from the Netherlands to Henry County's Pleasant Township. But he showed no anger, recalled Wayne Wilson, who oversaw the bankruptcy court-supervised auction of Maple Grove Dairy on Dec. 16. Mr. Oenema and his wife, Afke, “had a very high sense of integrity,” Mr ...
- Simon Property CEO uses hard-nosed style to excel at acquisitions Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 1:07AMDavid Simon, the shrewd and blunt deal-maker—an acquisitive former Wall Street wunderkind who transformed Simon Property Group Inc. into the nation's largest mall owner—is trying to land his biggest deal yet.
- HEADLINES FOR FEBRUARY 26, 2010 Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 11:41AMSomeone figured out a way to enjoy the ice fishing season without worrying about removing an ice fishing house at the end of February. This igloo ice fishing house will simply melt away. A resident on Cedar Lake in Monticello Township told us about the igloo but has no idea who built it.
- Hong Kong tycoon eyes EDF UK firm Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 8:42AMHong Kong's richest businessman Li Ka-Shing plans to bid for the UK arm of French electricity giant EDF Group.Mr Li's bid would be a joint venture between holding company Cheung Kong Infrastructure (C...
- Step out of winter right into spring garden show Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 6:44AMThe Springarama Spring & Garden Show in Simcoe this weekend is your opportunity to kick the winter blues to the curb once and for all.[...]
- Hong Kong tycoon eyes EDF UK firm Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 5:58AMHong Kong's richest businessman Li Ka-Shing plans to bid for the UK arm of French electricity giant EDF Group.
- Saying goodbye to Windfields Farm Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 6:18PMBreaking up is hard to do, even when the lost love is a place rather than flesh and blood.
- Genesis Sales at $100 Million; Plans to Publish Its Net Asset Value (NAV) Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 5:36PMGenesis Land Development Corp. has engaged the independent real estate services firm Cushman Wakefield Ltd. to appraise Genesis's entire land development portfolio. Genesis expects the appraisal to provide an independent assessment of the "net asset value" of the Corporation's land portfolio.
- Calgary Hitmen Beattie Homes Hockey Mums Fight Breast Cancer Online Jersey Auction Ends Tonight Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 5:27PMCalgary, AB - The Calgary Hitmen Beattie Homes Hockey Mums Fight Breast Cancer online jersey auction ends at 11:59 p.m. tonight.
- Things Are Looking Up – Finding Success during Tough Economic Times Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 2:35PMRISMEDIA, March 5, 2010—Despite the changes in the real estate industry and the economic despair that accompanied 2009, Realty Executives International, Inc. has maintained a steadfast approach in its commitment to supporting its “Executives” (real estate agents) in their success. Contrary…
- The Hartman Inventory Group Welcomes Kendall Inventory Service Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 1:52PMIndianapolis - INDIANAPOLIS - Kendall Inventory Service recently became a Member of the Hartman Inventory Group. Owner Kathleen Kendall Holton stated, “I looked for a turnkey package because I know the value of purchasing someone else’s processes.
- Pending home sales tumble amid winter woes Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 9:21AMThe number of buyers who agreed to purchase a home fell sharply in January, a sign that demand for housing is sinking this winter as stormy weather slammed Eastern states.
- Sales in Montreal Area Reach 2008 Levels Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 7:43AMMLS(R) Residential Statistics for the Montreal Metropolitan Area
- Lakelubbers.com Reveals 17 Lake Monsters Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 6:50AMLake monsters have captured imaginations for centuries. Lakelubbers.com tells tales of 17 such creatures in the USA, Canada, Scotland, Ireland, Costa Rica and Argentina. Loch Ness's "Nessie" is best known.
- Consolidated Communications Holdings Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2009 Results Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 6:00AMMATTOON, Ill. -- Consolidated Communications Holdings, Inc. reported results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2009.
- Toronto luxury home sales buoy market Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 4:53AMForest Hill and Bridle Path are the hottest spots for real estate worth $1 million-plus as February sales and prices soar.
- Government extends refinance program a year Monday, March 1, 2010 @ 1:36PMThe government is giving homeowners another year to refinance their loans under a little-used program designed to help borrowers whose homes have plummeted in value.
- Construction spending falls to 2003 levels Monday, March 1, 2010 @ 9:21AMConstruction spending fell for a third straight month, pulled down by a slump in private nonresidential spending and weak public construction, a government report showed.
- Homebuyer credit not jolting housing market Monday, March 1, 2010 @ 9:15AMIt sounded like a great idea three months ago: Hand homeowners a $6,500 tax credit to find a new place to live, giving a thrust of energy to the housing market's recovery.
- Woman honored for volunteerism for work with Fresh Air Fund Monday, March 1, 2010 @ 3:24AMDarlene Pondolfino of Oneonta has been honored for her ``brilliant outreach'' on behalf of the Fresh Air Fund.Pondolfino said Sunday she was surprised to receive the recognition during a three-day Fresh Air Fund conference in New York City in late January.
- Tax the Slap Chop, spare the worker Monday, March 1, 2010 @ 1:19AMFree people of Canada, you have risen up and made me your king, and such a wise, nice, handsome and humble king at that. It is my great honour to announce the following initiatives as part of budget 2010:
- Oake swims 110 laps atYfor swimathon Saturday, February 27, 2010 @ 6:05AMThough his shoulders were a little stiff, Carl Oake swam 110 laps at the YMCA swimming pool Friday morning during the 24th annual Carl Oake Swimathon. About 26 teams participated in the event, which raises money for the Peterborough Rotary Club and the Easter Seals Society.[...]
- House sellers, buyers balk at bidding wars Saturday, February 27, 2010 @ 3:44AMWhen it came time to sell his newly renovated property in Toronto's upscale Bloor West Village, Christopher Lecomte had one stipulation: "No games."
- Hitmen beat Rebels 4-2 Saturday, February 27, 2010 @ 3:26AMRed Deer, AB - Brandon Kozun and Matt MacKenzie both had three assists as the Calgary Hitmen beat the Rebels 4-2 in Red Deer Friday night. After falling behind 1-0 just over seven minutes into the first period the Hitmen scored four unanswered goals en route to victory.
- What To Do Saturday, February 27, 2010 @ 2:30AMWhat To Do is a free listing of special events in the city and region. Priority will be given to community groups, non-profit organizations and family activities. It is not intended as a free listing for businesses which have other promotional options within the newspaper.
- Existing-home sales tumble 7.2 percent Friday, February 26, 2010 @ 5:27PMA "Sold in 2 Days" sign is seen at a home for sale in Concord, N.H. Sales of previously occupied homes tumbled for the second straight month in January.
- Treasuries Head for Weekly Gain on Greece Outlook, Rate Pledge Friday, February 26, 2010 @ 12:37PMFeb. 26 (Bloomberg) -- Treasuries headed for a weekly gain as the threat of ratings cuts for Greece fueled demand for the safety of U.S. debt and Federal Reserve Chairman Ben S. Bernanke pledged to hold interest rates at a record low.
- Evacuations ordered north of LA as powerful winter storm renews threat of mudslides Friday, February 26, 2010 @ 10:59AMLOS ANGELES - About 200 homes in Los Angeles-area foothills have been ordered evacuated as another powerful winter storm heads toward Southern California.
- N.B. waives waiting period for health coverage Friday, February 26, 2010 @ 10:06AMThe New Brunswick government is eliminating the three-month waiting period for medicare coverage for newcomers to the province.
- Glendale California Real Estate Agent Kendyl Young Announces the Launch of Her Newly Redesigned interactive website Friday, February 26, 2010 @ 10:00AMGlendale's Kendyl Young launches newly redesigned home search website KendylYoung.com.
- Existing-home sales tumble 7.2 percent Friday, February 26, 2010 @ 9:21AMSales of previously occupied homes took a large drop for the second straight month in January. It was another sign the housing market's recovery is faltering.
- Labour and Employment Friday, February 26, 2010 @ 7:25AMThe decision in McKee v. Reid's Heritage Homes Ltd . sends a chilling message to employers who have long term relationships with independent contractors and believe therefore those contractors are not entitled to severance payments of any magnitude.
- Home Buyers Tax Credit Helps Real Estate Sales Across the US Friday, February 26, 2010 @ 7:00AMSpringtime is coming, and the Home Buyer's Tax Credit deadline is quickly approaching. Buyers wanting to take advantage of this incentive must be under contract by April 30, 2010. How has this affected the US real estate market? We take a look at different market places to see how local experts view the effects of the tax credit.
- The List Thursday, February 25, 2010 @ 3:28PMThe List
- Remax warns of too many buyers, not enough homes Wednesday, February 24, 2010 @ 12:09PMWith new mortgage rules, a new harmonized sales tax in some provinces and the possibility of higher interest rates all set to kick in this summer, Canadian home buyers are on a tear and it is only ...
- Rules to qualify for mortgages changed Wednesday, February 24, 2010 @ 11:38AMNew rules for mortgages will help protect first-time homebuyers, but will also make it more difficult to get into the real estate investment market, say market insiders.
- New Home Sales Plunge Wednesday, February 24, 2010 @ 11:02AMNew Home Sales fell to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 309,000 from 348,000 in December - a drop of 11.2%.
- BUSINESS BRIEFS Wednesday, February 24, 2010 @ 10:59AMExpro has named Sergio Zubelli as regional director, Latin America. In his new role, Zubelli is responsible for all aspects of the company’s business in South and Central America. The company has also appointed Hank Glansbeek as regional technical and business development manager for Brazil.
- Major real-estate markets have tight supply: Re/Max Wednesday, February 24, 2010 @ 10:26AMRe/Max says there appears to be a tight supply of homes for sale in most of the 16 major Canadian markets tracked by the real-estate sales organization.