Insurers Combat IFRS - 09/29/10 06:08 PM
Canadian Insurers are asking the Canadian government and regulatory bodies to drive the accounting rules in their direction. In summary, insurance industry representatives wish an amendment of IFRS which Canada has already agreed to implement but wants to effect no sooner than 2013.
They argue that the new rules will implement tremendous volatility to the c/e ratio in year-to-year (quarterly) checks. Unfortunately, not only would this make period-to-period comparisons much more difficult, but it would also prevent comparisons to statements prepared under the former rules.
LSM Insurance believes the latter is a weak plea though, as the the companies would most … (0 comments)

A Helpful Guide to Disability Insurance - What Does It All Do for You? - 09/25/10 11:42 AM
By taking out disability insurance your income is covered in the unfortunate event of disability due to injury or illness.
The majority of group plans break down disability insurance into short-term and long-term disability cover. Disability from the first day lasting up to 120 days, is usually covered by a short-term scheme Disability continuing from 120 days up to the age of 65 is covered in the long-term disability insurance.
These policies can be purchased individually but normally they work together on the same policy, so as the short-term part of the policy comes to an end the long-term starts, which … (0 comments)

Some More Space? - Ideas on Adding a Bedroom - 09/20/10 06:13 AM
Rennovation guide prepared in cooperation with Jay Banks of Vancouver Homes, leading Vancouver Lofts specialist By far the most profitable way to add value to your home is to add an extension, therefore increasing the size of the property. Whether you choose to increase out or extend up, expense and available space is your first consideration. Nevertheless, if adding an extension is not doable for space or money reasons, you can still convert any sufficient space in the basement, the roof space, or convert a home study or office (often this is as simple as removing the office equipment and installing … (1 comments)

Toronto Real Estate - Information and FAQs - Part 2 - 09/17/10 05:14 AM
FAQ delivered by Julie and her team, leading Condos in Toronto real estate agents.• Just because the tenants were already there when I purchased my house, does that mean I'm stuck with them or can I evict them? The agreed notice to leave the property must be given to your tenants under the Tenant's Protection Act, so the answer is 'no', you can't just evict them. A further point to consider is that if a tenant does not wish to leave, then they don't have to; therefore in these circumstances you should consult somebody qualified in this area. One deviation If … (3 comments)

Time for some paint refreshment! - 09/15/10 06:40 AM
For many of us there comes a time when we want to transform the look of our home. Although other members of your family may think your home is fantastic, to you it is looking worn and outdated. A fast way to transform the look of your home is by painting it, it doesn't cost a lot of money and the results are quickly seen. So now you have decided to paint, there are one or two choices that need to be made. By far the most major decision is whether this redecoration is going to be on the interior, exterior … (1 comments)

What in the world is WordPress?? - 09/07/10 11:05 AM

A great choice for realtors! Wordpress software seven years ago with 1 bit of data to augment the lettering of regular typing and with less options than the fingers and toes you have. Since then WordPress has rose to be the most used self-hosted blogging tool in the world, performed by millions of sites and used by millions of visitors regularly.
All spectators meet, starting with the documentation to the core itself, was delivered by and for the community. WordPress is an open project, meaning there are thousands of fans around the world enhancing it. Since Wordpress software is open developers … (3 comments)

Residing in a Property with Extended Family - 09/05/10 10:15 AM
Are you one of those family's that have more than your generation staying under the same roof? In spite of the fact that this scenario seems to be more usual in old tv programs, it is in fact becoming more and more usual nowadays, than it was a few years ago. As with everything, lots of generations living under one roof will have positive and also negative points. This feature, hopefully, will cover the main areas of living like this. If you are now thinking about moving with your parents this may also help you a bit. Positive points.-sharing the financial … (1 comments)

Refurbishing your Bathroom the Easy Way - 09/03/10 01:42 PM
The kitchen is one of the most crucial rooms in the house to increase the value, but so is the bathroom. As with any area you are going to revamp there are some things that you need to look at. Adding value to your house is one of the biggest plus points of updating the bathroom and here are some thoughts on how to achieve that. Any property that has two or more bathrooms is going to raise the value of it. Properties with only one bathroom can be harder to sell, and usually sell for much less than homes with … (3 comments)

 

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