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Tag: housingAdvice to Returnees
PHP and customs
Today we go to Customs and Immigration to sign for the stuff we shipped from Korea. We’ll also be arranging a shipping day. We’ll be able to get our stuff sometime this week or next week at the latest. I’m hoping for tomorrow or Thursday but... read on
Almost feels like home now
I’ve been living in our new home for about two weeks now and the wife and kids have been here for eight days. Finally things are starting to settle down. We’re almost fully furnished now but do have a few more odds and ends to take care of.
The... read on
things I’ve accomplished and cost of living
Well I’ve got a lot accomplished since the last update. Managed to find a three bedroom bungalow to rent without basement tenants – which is really great. The basement is partially finished and will do well for an office for me and a rec room... read on
Looking for a good elementary school in Toronto
As things get closer to our move to Toronto I’m starting to think more and more about where to live. One of the things I’d like to do is live closer to a good quality elementary school. While I do realize that in general the quality of education... read on
References Required
Today I was taking a look at housing rentals in the Toronto area and it seems that about 95% of the ones that I’m interested in require references. Wondering how difficult it will be to get a home without references – I’ve been living overseas for... read on
Thank You
On Tuesday, I wrote about some concerns I had for the initial few weeks when I move in June. Things like needing a mailing address, a place to stay, a credit card and more. Well Most of that has been answered.
Unknown to me, my parents have... read on
Short Term Accomadation
In October I’ll be traveling to New York City for a conference related to ExpressionEngine – the software I use in web development. Stayed up to 1am last night so I could buy a ticket at the early bird price (success). This morning I started looking... read on
Where to live in Toronto
Since I’ve made the change to move to Toronto I’ve been trying to figure out the best area to live in. When I made my trip to Ottawa last summer, I found out where I would likely live, but that doesn’t help me now that I’ve changed to Toronto. I’ve... read on
Mortgages and approval
Today I had a meeting with a real estate agent that was recommended to me by a friend in Korea who purchased a house with this agent. The agent was really very helpful and informative. I talked with him for about two hours and really learned a lot... read on
Advice to Returnees
PHP and customs
Today we go to Customs and Immigration to sign for the stuff we shipped from Korea. We’ll also be arranging a shipping day. We’ll be able to get our stuff sometime this week or next week at the latest. I’m hoping for tomorrow or Thursday but... read on
Almost feels like home now
I’ve been living in our new home for about two weeks now and the wife and kids have been here for eight days. Finally things are starting to settle down. We’re almost fully furnished now but do have a few more odds and ends to take care of.
The... read on
things I’ve accomplished and cost of living
Well I’ve got a lot accomplished since the last update. Managed to find a three bedroom bungalow to rent without basement tenants – which is really great. The basement is partially finished and will do well for an office for me and a rec room... read on
Looking for a good elementary school in Toronto
As things get closer to our move to Toronto I’m starting to think more and more about where to live. One of the things I’d like to do is live closer to a good quality elementary school. While I do realize that in general the quality of education... read on
References Required
Today I was taking a look at housing rentals in the Toronto area and it seems that about 95% of the ones that I’m interested in require references. Wondering how difficult it will be to get a home without references – I’ve been living overseas for... read on
Thank You
On Tuesday, I wrote about some concerns I had for the initial few weeks when I move in June. Things like needing a mailing address, a place to stay, a credit card and more. Well Most of that has been answered.
Unknown to me, my parents have... read on
Short Term Accomadation
In October I’ll be traveling to New York City for a conference related to ExpressionEngine – the software I use in web development. Stayed up to 1am last night so I could buy a ticket at the early bird price (success). This morning I started looking... read on
Where to live in Toronto
Since I’ve made the change to move to Toronto I’ve been trying to figure out the best area to live in. When I made my trip to Ottawa last summer, I found out where I would likely live, but that doesn’t help me now that I’ve changed to Toronto. I’ve... read on
Mortgages and approval
Today I had a meeting with a real estate agent that was recommended to me by a friend in Korea who purchased a house with this agent. The agent was really very helpful and informative. I talked with him for about two hours and really learned a lot... read on
