Foreclosures mounting
With the economy limping, London process servers have been racing to keep up with a slew of foreclosures, the likes of which they haven't seen since the early 1980s.
BANG ON!: Canadian housing scene different than American
In a report to Canadian Home Builders' Association members, Peter Andersen of Andersen Economic Research Ltd. tells Canada's new-home builders, renovators and industry professionals not to be overwhelmed by the wave of pessimism that has descended on consumers, homebuyers and businesses.
Something for every tasteFollowing the fashion industry, home decor sorts its new colours, fabrics and styles using catchy marketing titles -- and there seems to be a category for every taste.Full Story
Foreclosures mounting (Jan. 3, 2009)
With the economy limping, London process servers have been racing to keep up with a slew of foreclosures, the likes of which they haven't seen since the early 1980s.
Boom misses home building (Dec. 19, 2008)
A record-shattering year for London-construction is masking a sharp decline in home building that's causing unemployment to soar.
Rental vacancy rate boosted (Dec. 12, 2008)
Layoffs in St. Thomas have helped boost the rental vacancy rate in the London area to 3.9 per cent, up from 3.6 per cent in the same month last year.
House starts plummet (Dec. 9, 2008)
Housing starts in London and area plummeted 40 per cent in November, further evidence the downturn is being felt throughout the region.
A CLOSER LOOK: Here's how to be home and dry (Jan. 3, 2009)
Water may be essential to life, but uncontrolled, it can damage homes and commercial buildings and diminish their value.
Something for every taste (Jan. 3, 2009)
Following the fashion industry, home decor sorts its new colours, fabrics and styles using catchy marketing titles -- and there seems to be a category for every taste.
BANG ON!: Canadian housing scene different than American (Jan. 3, 2009)
In a report to Canadian Home Builders' Association members, Peter Andersen of Andersen Economic Research Ltd. tells Canada's new-home builders, renovators and industry professionals not to be overwhelmed by the wave of pessimism that has descended on consumers, homebuyers and businesses.
CONDO CULTURE (Dec. 27, 2008)
Meeting in person more conducive to debating issues
Doors to adore (Dec. 20, 2008)
We're not in Rome, but we still like to do as the Romans when it comes to Christmas decorating.
A CLOSER LOOK: Have a safe and happy holiday (Dec. 20, 2008)
The winter holidays are a time for celebrating, and that means not only more cooking, decorating and entertaining, but greater risk of fires and accidents.
If this old postcard could talk (Dec. 21, 2008)
If you want to get some snappy answers here, just send us a pretty postcard with a view of London on it.
Exhibitions touching tributes (Dec. 14, 2008)
There are two exhibitions in downtown London right now that inspire even as they are touched with sorrow for me.
Farmer's diary full of delights (Nov. 30, 2008)
One hundred and fifty years ago today, one of the finest farmers ever to till the fields near Glanworth noticed the cold and windy weather in the morning.
GROWING CONCERNS: Add some desert beauty (Jan. 3, 2009)
There are surprising treasures for you to discover when you begin to explore the cactus and succulent families of plants.
GROWING CONCERNS: Winter care pays off in spring (Nov. 29, 2008)
Many gardening books and articles urge us to protect our evergreens from the winter elements, but what does that mean? How do we do this?
GROWING CONCERNS: Dreaming of a green Christmas (Nov. 15, 2008)
The tradition of bringing evergreen boughs into the home during the Christmas season is a custom that has been carried on for hundreds of years in countries around the world. Greenery is brought into the home to represent everlasting life and hope for spring's return.
