Selling a house doesn't mean you have to give up your mortgage

Posted on: 17 Nov 2010

Did you know that most most mortgages can be moved to a new property if you sell and buy again? Most people are unaware of their options and there are several situations when this could make a lot of sense. For instance if you have a rate your rate is lower than current market rates it makes sense t...

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I hope Facebook puts the smack down on these guys

Posted on: 16 Nov 2010

I was attempting to log into Facebook the other day and in my haste I typed in www.facebook.cm instead of .com I made the mistake of typing .cm. I was off by one letter, but where I ended up had nothing to do with Facebook. If you type in facebook.cm you will be greeted with a page that looks like y...

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Fixed or variable? A simple explanation

Posted on: 15 Nov 2010

Should you go fixed or variable? Or both? This is the question many homeowners ask. In my latest video I explain the difference between them and highlight one of the misconceptions people have with variable rate mortgagees. I also offer some very basic advice to help you decide which is better for y...

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Where does your credit score come from?

Posted on: 14 Nov 2010

Most people have heard of a Credit Score. What they may unaware of is where the Score comes from. In this video I explain how Equifax and Transunion actually collect your personal information needed to give you a Score and how the collection of your data can actually influence your Score. I also exp...

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What circus dogs can teach us about the right hiring people?

Posted on: 13 Nov 2010

A few years ago I watched a program on TV about a guy who had a traveling circus dog act. He would train dogs to do the most amazing tricks and stunts imaginable. I was uber impressed with the stunts, but what impressed me most was how he found the talent for his dog show. I assumed he would select...

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The importance of social marketing continued.

Posted on: 12 Aug 2010

Article found via WIRED online magazineI came across yet another great article about social marketing, and how important it is to tweet and place facebook messages as consistently as you can. If you do not have a twitter/facebook/foursquare/blog about your business, then you are missing out on a lot...

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An amazing creative idea!

Posted on: 5 Aug 2010

The level's of booksThis is a great idea for a new home renovation if you like books! Just make the steps into book shelves! This place in North Carolina by a company called Dialect Design in Charlotte NC created this place as a house extension. I think this place would be great if it was built in b...

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Great for the office!

Posted on: 5 Aug 2010

Great for the office!Here is an idea that you need for the office. Using the idea of a power bar, Japanese Company "Elecom" brings you the idea of a USB power adapter. Plug in all your USB devices into this power bar and turn on/off any device individually. You can plug in 4 USB cords and plug the m...

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The Aquarium house ( sort of )

Posted on: 4 Aug 2010

The Aquarium house ( sort of )Have you ever wondered what it would be like to live in an aquarium? Imagine if you could walk downstairs and have your walls be filled with water. You could see all the bright and vibrant colors from the sun shinning through the water and make your home be one of the c...

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Rent out your place, and go rent another one!

Posted on: 27 Jul 2010

www.airbnb.comI have used this web site a couple times now and every time I go there I am amazed at some of the places that are for rent in the world! Let's say you are going on a vacation and do not want to spend the ridiculous prices on a nice hotel, and do not want to spend too little because you...

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