In search for value

Is fuel efficency the best selling car feature?

News Feed — Sun, 19 May 2013 20:40:58 +0000

It is not clear. People do prefer cars that are easy on gas, but this trend has not changed the minds of those who love SUVs and trucks. On the other side of the table – the car dealers –…

Higher mortgage rates: It’s coming

Vasko DeLev — Sun, 19 May 2013 19:58:32 +0000

Mortgages are definitely a very boring topic. They would make the front page of the papers, or a TV news flash only if something drastically happens. Over the last few months – nothing happened. This past week though, the first…

Mobile Apps: How to make your driving easier, cheaper and safer?

Ivan Delev — Sat, 11 May 2013 18:08:24 +0000

There is an app for almost everything these days. Some are not worth the look, but many of them are designed to simplify our complicated lifestyle. If you agree with this – cool, keep reading. I have selected eight free…

Calgary – the city of your dreams?

News Feed — Wed, 08 May 2013 21:55:02 +0000

A few reports lately paint a glorious picture of Calgary. It is a prosperous city, with booming housing and high income earners. What else do you need? Calgary is second only to Paris after posting its best ranking ever in…

The cost of cheap interest-only mortgages

News Feed — Wed, 08 May 2013 21:12:27 +0000

Paying interest only on your mortgage is tempting – your payment is lower, you would have better cash-flow. There are however disadvantages also. These loans come with many risks. For one thing, home buyers can’t build equity with interest-only payments.Find…

Is the smartphone your wallet now?

News Feed — Tue, 07 May 2013 19:58:40 +0000

We keep hearing stories how people in in some European countries pay with their iPhones for movie tickets, groceries and booz in the pub. The North American market seems to be behind in adopting the new technology. However, things are…

First time home buyers rely on big down payment

News Feed — Tue, 07 May 2013 19:50:36 +0000

These statistics are surprising. The first time home buyer is not any more the one who hardly can scrape 5% down. The average first-time home buyer in Canada is 29 years old and expects to be able to pay a…

Montreal: Housing falling off the cliff?

Vasko DeLev — Fri, 12 Apr 2013 15:36:36 +0000

If anyone is talking about inflated home prices, Vancouver, Toronto and Calgary are the names of the cities thrown around. A few days ago, however, Ben Rabidoux published a report on the health of the Canadian housing market and unveils…

Up or Down?

Vasko DeLev — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 18:07:19 +0000

Recently a friend of my was laid off from her management position in the retail sector. Two weeks later her husband lost his government job. Wow! Both, however, sound upbeat saying “No problem… we will relax for a few weeks…

Mobile apps for saving electricity

Ivan Delev — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 20:53:17 +0000

Shaving off a few dollars from the electricity bill is something many people would consider only if it doesn’t involve too much effort. For others, who live on a shoestring budget, such saving is of paramount importance. Consider this –…