| Helpful Real Estate Tips |
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Whether you're a prospective real estate investor, or someone who's simply in the market to buy a primary residence, we can all benefit from the nuggets that were shared via Twitter during the Real Estate Investment Network (REIN) BC Workshop last Friday (@REINCanada).
Below are a few highlights that attendees wanted to share: 1. Before purchasing a pr ... |
| Making the most of small spaces |
As urban centres across Canada (and the world) become more populated - and developers try to find more ways to squeeze more money out of their projects - you've probably noticed that condo units have gradually decreased in size. Whether you're looking to downsize and take advantage of the benefits of city living, or you're a first-time buyer looking fo ...
| The perks of using a real estate agent |
With the Competition Bureau pushing for a more publicly-accessible Multiple Listings Service (MLS), and for-sale-by-owners sites, such as Property Guys, picking up steam, you may be tempted to forgo the services of a real estate agent and tackle your home sale yourself.
Before you invest the inevitable time and money to this endeavour, however, ...
Consumers upbeat, but still holding onto wallets
When you're buying a home, whether it's your first home or your third, you want it to be perfect. Your home affects every aspect of your life, from your financial stability to things you do in your free time to the people you spend time with. It's also probably the most expensive purchase you'll ever make. Yet it seems like you always have ...
Things you think add value to your home - but really don't
Jean Folger, Investopedia.com Every homeowner must pay for routine home maintenance, such as replacing worn-out plumbing components or staining the deck, but some choose to make improvements with the intention of increasing the home's value.
Certain projects, such as adding a well thought-out family room - or other functional space ...
It will become easier and cheaper for Canadians to sell their homes after peace was declared on Thursday in the war between the Competition Bureau and the organization representing Canada’s real estate agents.
The bureau and the Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA) reached a ten ...
The Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) issued a forecast for the remainder of this year's housing activity, and into 2011. By their calculation, the future of the Canadian housing market looks encouragingly stable.
Bob Dugan, Chief Economist for the CMHC, points out that, in late 2009 and early 2010, sales activity included much pent-up dem ...
10 things to check before you buy a new home
The process of buying a new home—especially if it’s your first time—is incredibly intimidating. And while there are certain things you may know you’re going to want to change upon moving in (like paint colors or retiling), if you’ve never gone through this before you may not know what else to watch out for before you sign the dotted line (just beca ...