Successful real estate investments play an essential role in Canadian investors' portfolios. The growth in wealth in real estate markets has presented investors with tremendous opportunities to capitalize on and expand their range of investments, and has moved real estate investing from a niche product to a pillar of smart portfolio diversification. In Making Money in Real Estate, 2nd Edition, Douglas Gray demystifies the Canadian real estate market for novice investors and presen...

The Definitive Guide to Owning and Running a Successful Small BusinessThe Complete Canadian Small Business Guide has been the go-to book for thousands of Canadian entrepreneurs ever since it was first published in 1988. Now in its fourth edition, this essential guide updates you on everything you need to know to understand, manage, and take advantage of the latest changes in technology, law, resources, and best practices of today’s small businesses.Renowned experts in their...

Each year, more than a million Canadians, affectionately dubbed "Snowbirds," migrate to southern climes to enjoy warm weather and sandy beaches. The strong Canadian dollar is making the trip more affordable and attractive than ever. But post-9/11, Canadians face tighter security, higher health costs, and higher fuel costs when traveling to the US. Canadians must budget accordingly. Especially for first-timers, how can they properly plan their trip to ensure a worry-free time away from home...

Make this book your first stop when shopping for a mortgage!Whether you are considering making your first home purchase or are about to refinance a mortgage, there is lots of good news. Mortgage interest rates are stable and the competition among lenders is fierce. They want your business. So, how do you determine the best deal for your own individual circumstances? How do you make sense of the fine print that comes with different mortgage products?Mort...

Get involved in real estate investingReal estate is a vital component of a well-balanced investment portfolio. Real Estate Investing For Canadians For Dummies offers a clear, comprehensive look at investing in real estate in Canada—even if you feel priced out.From investigating properties—and other investment options, such as REITs—to securing financing, managing properties, and knowing when to sell, real-life anecdotes and a balanced perspective m...

Informative and comprehensive, this book is a must-have guide for people who are shopping for a condominium.Condominiums are fast becoming the purchase of choice for people who are looking for the amenities of an urban lifestyle, hands-off maintenance, and an entry into the real estate market for often less than the price of a detached single-family home. The appeal of a condominium lifestyle has resulted in incresed demand and consequently higher purchase prices. ...

Prime vacation property throughout Canada has doubled in value within the past five years. For the potential buyer of a vacation property, the cost of entry can be stiff. There is a high demand for many to own a vacation home or idyllic retreat for pleasure and lifestyle enjoyment, future retirement, rental revenue, or investment profit. But buying a recreational property can be a potential minefield for many reasons, as there can be complex tax, legal, estate planning, and investment issu...

A modern Huck Finn hits the road when a young actor stumbles into a fascist plot against America in the age of Nixon. A plot to murder Ronald Reagan. Hoover in drag. Kissinger high on hash. Jim Jones. Ted Kaczynski**.** Fascists, bikers, bombers, snake handlers, a stuffed dead horse, and an underground comic book hero called Timberline.The mess we're in now started way back then.

Conceived as a companion volume to the well-received Simple Forms: Essays on Medieval English Popular Literature (2015), Make We Merry More and Less is a comprehensive anthology of popular medieval literature from the twelfth century onwards. Uniquely, the book is divided by genre, allowing readers to make connections between texts usually presented individually.This anthology offers a fruitful exploration of the boundary between literary and popular culture, and showcases an impre...

Make your next house sale or purchase a homerun with the latest edition of this celebrated Canadian guideIn the Fifth Edition of Buying and Selling a Home For Canadians For Dummies, best-selling authors and real estate experts Douglas Gray and Peter Mitham unpack the good, the bad, and the "I can't believe I didn't think of that" of buying or selling a home in Canada. Buyers will discover the answers to the questions that have kept them up at night, from w...

An essential resource to help you plan your estate and protect your assetsPraise for previous editions of The Canadian Guide to Will and Estate Planning:“The authors have done a masterful job….This is a shelf reference every Canadian taxpayer and every Canadian family should have.” –THE GLOBE AND MAIL“An informative, practical guide….The authors…cover all the bases.” –THE NATIONAL POSTEstablished as ...