fbpx

Weighing our mortgage options

house, settled in, choose the location, home, mortgage options, Getting a tenant, landlord, landlord responsibilities, renting
It’ll probably be a while before Brian and I start looking into buying our next place, but I can’t help but start thinking about what we might do next.  In our area, there are quite a few cute city townhomes that are 2-3 stories high with 2 bedrooms.  They’re quite spacious compared to condo living, but no where near as large as a house.  We don’t need a lot of space, but...

more →

Posted in: Real Estate

Choosing the best streaming music sites

best streaming music sites, music streaming, listening to music, spotify, music lover
I’m one of those people who is guilty of being constantly plugged in.  I can’t venture out into the world without being attached to my mp3 player.  When I’m at work, I frequently have my headphones on and (slightly-embarrassing-but-true-fact) can be seen rocking out while coding.  Since I spend most of my day at the desk, I’ve started looking into streaming music over the...

more →

Posted in: Entertainment and Leisure

How do I get a down payment? (…in Vancouver?!)

Save with Nordstrom Coupons, get a down payment, how to get a downpayment, saving money, saving, money, budgeting, Financial Goals, save money
Housing costs in Vancouver are infamously high.  I hear a lot of whining and moaning, especially from certain groups of people (*ahem*) who are used to living in big houses and driving fancy cars.  One girl I used to work with was studying to become a lawyer.  Her family arrived in Canada, with lots of cash saved, bought the giant house, bought the multiple cars, and now she is wondering how she...

more →

Posted in: Money, Real Estate

Updates: March 17 – 23

spring fever, spring break, personal finance blogs, personal finance posts, financial articles, financial blogs
There’s something to be said for spring. This week marked the beginning of the season, which in Vancouver means blustery winds and near freezing temperatures  which will eventually lead to mild, sunny and pleasant weather. I am particularly looking forward to this spring because it will be easier for me to get active again. In November, I pulled my hamstring playing soccer – that put me...

more →

Posted in: Weekly Updates
1 172 173 174 175 176 250

Top of page