October 6th, 2016
By putting a little effort into investments that boost your home’s value, you’ll give yourself a welcome return should you sell in the future. Even when the housing market is … [read more]
October 4th, 2016
A chief economist at a mortgage broker network said a slowdown in real estate sales has provided potential home buyers with an opportunity to take a respite in what has … [read more]
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October 4th, 2016
Non-residents have been sidestepping capital gains taxes when they sell a home simply by declaring it as their primary residence, but today, Canadian Finance Minister Bill Morneau announced an end … [read more]
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October 3rd, 2016
Most homeowners want to sell their property quickly to avoid having it sit on the market for several months. When you’re getting ready to list your home, there are many … [read more]
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October 1st, 2016
Worried about the Vancouver housing market? According to Swiss global financial services firm UBS, maybe you should be. The latest data from its UBS Global Real Estate Index, released September … [read more]
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September 30th, 2016
Spring is traditionally the hottest time of year to buy a home. But there’s a lot to be said for waiting until September or October to begin shopping around for … [read more]
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September 29th, 2016
Canadian consumers are largely responsible for the upward spiral of home prices in the country’s overheated markets, according to a top official of a major development company. In a contribution … [read more]
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September 28th, 2016
TORONTO — It’s hard to downsize when your adult children are still living at home, a situation proving to be a key factor in the booming renovation market. Canada Mortgage … [read more]
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September 28th, 2016
Are you ready to move? Try these 12 expert tips on getting your home ready to sell and you’ll attract buyers in no time! Follow Our Expert Tips On Getting … [read more]
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September 27th, 2016
Selling a home is one of the most significant transactions that you will make in your lifetime. When looking to sell a home, you will want to get the most … [read more]
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September 26th, 2016
The never-ending conversation around the hot Vancouver real estate market makes it difficult for one not to be tempted to participate. The increasing home prices continue to add fuel to … [read more]
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September 26th, 2016
Metro Vancouver’s new foreign buyers tax came into effect on August 2nd, and since then there’s been much discussion of the impact it could have on home sales and prices … [read more]
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September 24th, 2016
Flipping is not that much different than buy and hold: In both cases, investors rely on buying at below market prices to reap profits. With flippers, however, those profits are … [read more]
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September 23rd, 2016
Surprise! You might know more about real estate than you think. For example, you know that square footage, number of bedrooms and bathrooms, lot size, and location determine home value: … [read more]
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September 23rd, 2016
When it comes to real estate investing, it’s important not to become emotionally involved in a deal. You should have a checklist to make sure you’ve properly gone through all … [read more]
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September 22nd, 2016
Those who are planning on listing their home on the market will need to show off the potential of the property. An open house is an effective way to attract … [read more]
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September 22nd, 2016
Matthew Martinez, president of Beacon Hill Property Group in Miami, now invests exclusively in commercial real estate, including residential multifamily, but he cut his teeth buying three-family homes in the … [read more]
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September 21st, 2016
When a home hits the market, it needs to be show-ready. That doesn’t usually require spending a fortune on a remodel, however. Just targeting a few key areas in the … [read more]
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September 21st, 2016
The stock market seems overpriced. You don’t earn beans on bond yields these days. Gold scares you. As for savings accounts: Forget about it. The monthly interest will barely buy … [read more]
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September 20th, 2016
Preparing your home is one of the most time-consuming and frustrating aspects of selling your home. Along with getting and keeping your home in showroom condition, don’t forget to consider … [read more]
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September 16th, 2016
If your home has been on the market for a while and you haven’t received any offers yet, it might be time to reevaluate your plan and take action in … [read more]
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September 15th, 2016
There are many benefits you can enjoy when you decide to rent out your property to tenants. In addition to the obvious financial advantages, there are other benefits that might … [read more]
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