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Want to secure your retirement with property instead of stocks? Cultivate these seven traits Forbes columnist David Greene says are necessary for creating wealth through real estate investment.

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We've all been there, spending a full weekend making the house spick-and-span only to see soap scum start to accumulate just a few days later. However, you can get the most out of your spring (or winter) cleaning by following these simple tips from Realtor Magazine. For instance, you can keep your shower door looking clean and transparent by using the same rain drop repelling liquid you use on your windshield. For more unexpected tips, visit magazine.realtor today. ...

Despite concerns from mortgage professionals, the Bank of Canada says that the new mortgage rules are seeing success in reducing high-risk mortgage debt. According to Mortgage Broker News' Ephraim Vecina, the Bank of Canada credits increased interest rates and the mortgage stress test with a sharp fall in mortgages taken out by "highly-indebted borrowers." This effectively means that people with high debt and unsustainable finances are finding it more difficult to tak...

With that winter chill already starting to creep through windows, it's time to arrange your bedroom for maximum comfort on those frigid nights. According to Keeping it Real Estate, embracing the fluffiest of bedding, dark colours, and texture pieces can both ensure a good night's sleep, and entice potential buyers during open houses. Read more at blog.newinhomes.com. ...

When buying a home, it can be hard to find the right real estate agent. Toronto-based start-up Nobul is trying to make the process a little easier for home sellers with an app that allows realtors to bid on properties with their posted services and rates, and then allow sellers to rate them, much like with Uber. To learn more about this revolutionary app and the challenges it presents realtors, visit bc.ctvnews.ca. ...