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Understanding house prices
July 14th, 2010
A home may be one of the biggest investments you ever make. Saving
up a down payment is just the first step. Find out more.
Make more money from your existing rental property
July 22nd, 20098 quick tips to help sell your home
February 23rd, 2009Lessons learned from tough times
February 10th, 2009
Opportunities can disappear quickly
It is often said that the best lessons are learned during the toughest times. Well, during this, the fourth cyclical downtown in housing prices and sales in the last quarter century, let me share with you some lessons I have learned about living through the housing market dold ...
25 insider condo buying tips
September 13th, 2008
As real estate prices soar, many Canadians are rediscovering the joys of urban living and buying condos. Before you take a leap, check out 25 tips for smart buying.
From http;//www.styleathome.com
Condo sales are at an all-time high. In cities like Toronto and
Vancouver, people are rediscovering the joys of living downtown
again, along with the low-maintenance, easy life ...
Investing in US real estate—beware of taxes
August 25th, 2008With the recent declines in the value of US real estate and the relative strength of the Canadian dollar as compared with the US dollar, it may be an ideal time to buy property south of the border. Those who decide to take the plunge need to consider the tax consequences associated with owning US real estate.
If you buy a US property and rent it out, either on a full-time or part-time basis, ...
Don't Just Wait To See What Happens, Anticipate
August 5th, 2008
Canadians, bombarded by change on all fronts, may really need their
summer "get away" time to prepare for more of the same -- plus some
-- as the year rolls on.
Wishing things would "go back to normal" is self-defeating. Shutting your eyes and hoping things turn out all right is a dangerous way to navigate the future. Ultimately, the choice for all real estate owners (and everyone ...