Are you considering down-sizing?Don’t wait to downsizeIf you have been thinking about downsizing, it’s probably time to do it. There are lots of reasons that people decide to give up their large homes; their kids have moved out, they have paid off their home, they are tired of cleaning so much ho
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02/17/2020
Home inspections are a huge part of buying and selling a home. While in most cases a home inspection is optional, it’s highly recommended by experts so you can be aware of the home’s condition and potential problems. One of the most common pitfalls new home buyers experience are issues with the
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02/12/2020
Still trying to figure out this RRSP thing? You’re not alone.It's that time of year again - time to make the most of your RRSP contributions before the clock strikes twelve on March 2, 2020The Registered Retirement Savings Plan, known simply as the RRSP to most, is a great tool for saving money.
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02/06/2020
Rent-to-own is an alternative route to home ownership for those who can’t obtain financing due to poor credit or because they don’t have enough money for a down payment (or both).Most Canadians probably haven’t heard about rent-to-own housing. Unlike the U.S., this arrangement is still not that c
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02/03/2020
Signs you’re about to or have hired the Wrong Real Estate Agent Posted by Steve Harmer on Sunday, February 2nd, 2020 at 12:41pm Are your instincts telling you that you have the wrong Realtor? Trust those instincts and watch out for these telltale signs you’re working with the wrong person There a
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02/02/2020
BCREA 2020 First Quarter Housing Forecast UpdateVancouver, BC – January 23, 2020. The British Columbia Real Estate Association (BCREA) released its 2020 First Quarter Housing Forecast Update today.Multiple Listing Service® (MLS®) residential sales in the province are forecast to increase 10.3 per
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01/31/2020
Canadian Airbnb hosts and the Canada Revenue Agency Contrary to popular belief, Airbnb hosting is not “free money”. In the eyes of the taxman, it’s rental income. That status, however, depends on a number of factors I’ll describe in this section. Of primary importance is that hosts are documenti
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04/05/2017
Numbering around 80 million, Millennials now represent the fastest-growing generation of consumers in North America. Statistics tell us that those born between 1980 and 2000 are a tough sell – being location-unaffiliated and cash poor means they’ve been written off as a generation of renters. Bu
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04/04/2017
Owner Financing good or bad? It would seem a bit counter intuitive for someone to allow a buyer to pay over time for their property. After all, wouldn’t it be better to get all the money in one go thereby requiring the buyer to get financing from a bank? Well, sometimes it’s more lucrative for t
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04/04/2017
Local real estate has proven to be an effective long-term wealth creator By owning rental housing you get the added advantage of earning regular income from your investment. Could stepping up now and getting into the rental property market be the right choice? If so, how can you help ensure it's
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04/04/2017