Everyone is an expert these days. Just mention “housing” and you will hear all kinds of forecasts and wild prognosis. It will go up, it will go down, it will stay flat… You will hear countless of variations. There are,…
Everyone is an expert these days. Just mention “housing” and you will hear all kinds of forecasts and wild prognosis. It will go up, it will go down, it will stay flat… You will hear countless of variations. There are,…
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…
Banks to home buyers: “Show me the money” They call it “streamlining”, “modifying the guidelines” or “product enhancement”, but it means only one thing – unless you are the perfect borrower don’t bother applying for a mortgage. The last few…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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.…
From Hollywood to Ottawa We are growing. We are in a process of adding new writers, who will contribute regularly fresh ideas, observations and original content about the things that matter to you. Introducing today… ‘Hollywood’ Moe McIlwain. Moe…