The Enugu State Government, on Friday, demolished another building used as a hideout by kidnappers in Enugu State. The building, a twin bungalow, was located at Nokpa-Nike, a community in Enugu East Local Government Area of the state. The Chairperson of the Enugu Capital Territory Development Authority, Uche Anya, told reporters that the building had … Read more
Canadian home sales increased 1.3 per cent on a month-over-month basis in August, though monthly activity was down 2.1 per cent from the same time a year ago, the Canadian Real Estate Association said on Monday. The association said that a second interest rate cut from the Bank of Canada in late July gave another gentle boost … Read more
When Joelle Fraser-McGaghey had to evacuate her home during the 2016 Fort McMurray wildfire, she only had a few minutes to pack before her family had to get out the door. Trying to pull outdoor furniture away from her house was not at the top of her list. “Honestly, I’m not thinking ‘Should I remove … Read more
Hotter summers in Canada that have sparked wildfires in tourist areas, intense hailstorms and thunderstorms with severe flooding in major cities, all likely linked to climate change, are leading to personnel shortages and potentially claims adjustment delays, according to insurance sector insiders. The industry depends on teams of insurance adjusters to look into claims and … Read more
A salesperson from Vancouver, Canada, recently dialled “The Dave Ramsey” show for urgent financial advice on uncontrollable debts despite his household’s total annual gross income of $300,000. Although his monthly take-home pay is $8,500, alongside an additional $2,000 rental income from a two-bedroom apartment, the family’s monthly expenses amount to almost $12,000, led by $7,200 … Read more
The Enugu State Government, on Wednesday, demolished properties used by suspected kidnappers for keeping their victims in Enugu State. The development occurred hours after security operatives killed 27 suspected kidnappers at various hideouts in the state. The Chairperson of the Enugu Capital Territory Development Authority, Uche Anya, led a team of government officials and workers to carry … Read more
American businessman and the author of “Rich Dad Poor Dad,” Robert Kiyosaki, indicated in multiple posts on X this month that the best time to “get rich” is approaching soon. He added that we must overcome a major crash in real estate, bitcoin, gold, and stock prices before markets start climbing for years in late … Read more
Real estate activity across Canada in June showed a drop in both sales and housing prices compared to June 2023, says the Canadian Real Estate Association, though sales perked up a bit compared to May 2024. According to the latest numbers from CREA, home sales activity as registered in the Canadian Multiple Listing Service (MLS) went up … Read more
Residents of Magami in Gusau Local Government Area of Zamfara State are celebrating the relocation of Dogo Gide, a terrorism kingpin rumoured to have been killed in March, to their area. Mr Gide was allegedly involved in the abduction of students from a public school in Kuriga, Kaduna State. He was reported to have been … Read more
The annual rate of new home construction was up in May, while home sales were slightly down, according to data released separately on Monday by the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation and the Canadian Real Estate Association. Referred to as housing starts, new home construction was up 10 per cent in May compared to the previous … Read more
