Everybody says so! Of course, Vancouver is pricey. But still there are homes in BC for sale even under $100K. Vancouver Sun did a simple search on Realtor.ca for cheap homes and came out with 14 homes. The Canadian Real…
Real Estate Investor
Should I buy? Should I sell? Should I wait?
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Buyer’s vs. Seller’s Market There is a lot of talk in the media: ‘Sky is falling in Canadian Real Estate’. The market is going to ‘crash’, etc, etc. The consensus is that the Canadian economy and bank system are more…
Condos – higher risk to lenders
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Condos are fashionable, in demand, and builders seems to prefer them too. Younger couples, single professionals and retirees – they all see condos as convenient and desirable accommodation. But let’s not fool ourselves – condos are not the perfect real…
Do you dare to bid?
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Real estate bargains on eBay Once eBay was a novelty. People used to called it an online flee market or an electronic garage sale. They were suspicious of scams, but eBay has since matured into a very serious business market…
How’s the Market?
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The most common question in the history of real estate. Everyone wants to know, so I’ll tell you…It’s great! As great as you want it to be that is… Being an investor or any type of home buyer takes patience…
Recognition
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It’s nice to see that Moe McIlwain, our new contributor, was featured in the Globe & Mail, here. The small piece presents Mr. McIlwain’s investment philosophy – a combination of stock portfolio and real estate investments. Read his original blog…
Investment property – Clientele, Property type, Cash Flow and more!
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Now that you have been pre-approved by a mortgage agent and decided what area you like, let’s see if your mortgage pre-approval amount and area can match! Why I say that is your money to invest and expectations, may not…
Is your home an investment?
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The American point of view, as explained here, is … No. Is your home an investment? No, it is a roof over your head which, purchased wisely, can be a great way to spread the cost of shelter over many…
Investment Property – Picking your Area
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You have decided to buy an investment property. Congratulations! You are beginning to think like a millionaire, someone who wants to retire early, and live a good life. What are your first steps? 1) Get a pre-approval with a mortgage…
Real Estate vs. Mutual Funds
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To invest or not to invest?… is that even a question? The real question seems to be ‘where to invest’. I’m a Realtor, so I know real estate, but I have little-to-no knowledge of a lot of other popular investment avenues.…