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That really depends on you. As GraphicMatt mentioned, if you withdraw from the HBP you have to pay it back over a course of 15 years or so. If you already HAVE the downpayment sitting in a regular account then perhaps it's better to use that amount for your downpayment and not have to worry...

Because you can withdraw $25,000 without penalty or associated taxes. For me, my company had an RSP matching plan so it made sense to contribute as much as I could into my RSP and later use this amount (double of what I put in) for my downpayment. Also, I put my bonuses into my RSP so that...

I'm not sure I have the 'right' answer to your question but perhaps my experience withdrawing from the HBP will give you some insight.. I purchased my unit in Jan 2006 and took occupancy at the end of Dec 2009 followed by final closing/possession on May 12, 2010. I withdraw the maximum...

To further add to simuls comment, I was able to hang a Samsung 40" LED TV directly onto the drywall (without mounting to any studs, etc.) using their specialty wall-mounting hardware...

I'm a resident in this building so I can answer your question. You're right with the foyer, hallways, kitchen and bathroom ceiling lights being standard. The living room has a capped ceiling outlet with associated light switches while the bedroom there's none. Getting a ceiling light fixture...

Annd, if worse comes to worst, there's Grocery Gateway! Boutique has a cold storage to hold grocery/flower deliveries for when the tenant isn't home.

There's also a Shoppers Drug Mart on King and Peter that has a mini grocery section. A full-sized Shoppers is also going up at the corner of Queen and Beverley which I'm sure will offer more of a 'grocery' experience. If you're looking to pick up a few items, there's also the convenience store...

I almost laughed when I read these posts. I've been living in the building since the end of December and have yet to come across any of these things. Here's my take: poor building quality IMO As with any building, the standard, non-upgraded units do look cheap. However, most of these units...

Hey Solaris, any idea where I can find the floorplans for Encore?

Thanks for all the input guys! I'm unable to request the developer to put in an outlet as the unit is almost ready for occupancy. However, there is a cable/power outlet directly below where I want the tv placed so I may call an electrician to branch out from that source. I've also come across...

Sorry if this question has been answered already here or elsewhere in the forum, but does anyone know what the standard thickness of interior walls are in condominiums? (I haven't moved in to my place yet so I can't answer that question for myself) I'm looking to wall mount my tv and will...

The condo that I am moving in (Boutique Condominiums) stipulates that only domestic animals are allowed.. and that these pets must be under a certain size/weight limit. Basically a small dog or cat is allowed.

More work going on in the parking lot.

I spoke to one of the construction guys and was told that they are in the process of constructing the sales office. I work right next to this parking lot so I'll provide photos and updates up until my building is torn down. :( Anyway, the second photo was from yesterday. It shows firemen...