I am not an official source of financial information by any means. However, like all of us, I am a student of life. During my varied business career, I have come across several astute individuals who were very diligent in their efforts to secure their financial futures. At the top of the list of all [...]

When I look at the economic devastation caused by the financial industry’s greed, it sickens me. Certainly many of us who got caught up in the historical rise in home values should have known better. How could these levels be sustained? The truth is, they couldn’t. Then the big boys stepped in and plowed the [...]

For decades now, The Vancouver area in BC, Canada has been luring many visitors to her banks. As a matter of fact, many who visit ultimately make plans to return and stay permanently. Why wouldn’t they? The area is so romantic and visually striking. The people are as warm and congenial as anywhere in the [...]

Shingles and shakes don’t do well with quakes. Composite and tile may leak in awhile. That’s why when I next need to install a new roof, I am going to search for metal roofing Calgary. This new and innovative type of roofing is by far the way to go. First of all, it is sturdier [...]

I enjoy viewing TV shows where people are seeking to move internationally. They either are looking for a vacation home or are actually going to live in a new country. One thing I have repeatedly noticed, is that many countries employ flat roofs so as to add to living space and take advantage of panoramic [...]

My family and I were fortunate enough to sell our business for a rather decent profit recently. We, all six of us, decided to take a nice long vacation before re-entering the world of business. It was almost unaminous that we selected to go to Canada. So we began our search for Victoria BC hotel [...]

I love to travel to almost anywhere. Since I live in the west, I try to seek out places along the Pacific Coast to visit. One of my favorite ways to travel is by car. I often rent a vehicle and drive to a destination and enjoy all the new sites and towns I pass [...]

Whenever you are away from home and visiting another city, the main objective should be to locate yourself in a spot that gives you access to what that particular city has to offer. For example, if you are in Vancouver, your Vancouver hotel should be conveniently located near the Parliament buildings, Beacon Hill Park and [...]

Just about every year, Vancouver, British Columbia is selected as one of the finest, if not the finest, cities in the world to reside in. In the midst of the magnificent downtown area amongst the drama of the mountains and the influence of the river, stands a luxurious Vancouver hotel, the Loden. With its superbly [...]

It’s been over thirty years since your home was built. The house is not exactly in great shape. The only maintainence performed on the exterior of the building has been paint and a bit of stucco repair. The roof is beginning to look like your pasta colander. You know you can’t put it off any [...]