Tag Archives: Addy Saeed

Entering the Matrix: How QR Codes and Businesses Connect

A recent interview I had done with Business New Daily. You see them plastered on everything from magazine pages and sidewalk displays to product signs and transit advertising. They look like boxy Rorschach inkblots and they’re frequently accompanied by an arrow and the bold-type guidance, “scan me.” Welcome to the growing world of Quick Response (QR) codes. They’re 2-D bar …

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Interview: Effects of Boutique Hotels on Neighborhood

I recently gave an interview to Global News in Toronto talking about a boutique hotel project that I've been privilleged to work on for the past two years. The focus of the interview was about how the area undergoes genrtification when an investment is made.

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The rich aren’t so bad after all

Most of us have that stereotype in our head that rich people are more like Montgomery Burns from The Simpson while it’s not true. The source is an article posted in the Financial Post that talks about the stereotype of a survey that was conducted.

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No rate hikes imminent, BoC signals

During the interest rate announcement on April 12, 2011, Mark Carney, Bank of Canada Governor, left the over night lending rate at 1% which is great news for anyone with variable rate mortgages.  There’s also speculation that the first interest rate hike will come in July which will give buyers enough time to get their pre-approvals in place and purchase …

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3 ways to pay off your mortgage faster

There has to be an exit plan for every investment. I take some time to talk with Wojciech who is a Mortgage Broker with Mortgage Alliance to come up with strategies to help you save your money!

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Real estate: A ‘secret’ tax shelter

Real Estate has long been a great investment vehicle contributing to thousand of millionaire’s wealths.  Did you know that it can also be a great tax shelter? I came across the following articles in the Financial Post which articulated why Real Estate as a tax shelter is such a secret. Please read and I hope you enjoy… Real estate: A …

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