by Jennifer Lynn Walker | Oct 29, 2007 | Real Estate Investing
I get asked this question from a lot from people who want to get into real estate investing. It’s between a long term gain or a quick turnaround buck. Let’s look at their differences. Buy and hold real estate If done properly, this is the best financial situation...
by Jennifer Lynn Walker | Oct 23, 2007 | Home Improvement & Inspections
The other day my client and I encountered a cottage that had a severe mould problem. The house was built in 1976 and is a log type construction with a poured foundation. The owner had passed away and the house lay empty for several years. Under the house there was a...
by Jennifer Lynn Walker | Oct 15, 2007 | Buying, Real Estate Investing
When it c A lot of sellers have the misconception that they can price their homes according to what they see listed as active on the market. What sellers don’t see are what they actually sold for, which could be significantly different. If the property was priced...
by Jennifer Lynn Walker | Oct 10, 2007 | Buying
Looking for a home for sale? Planning on buying a home in the Canada? Here are some new home buying tips for the first time home buyer. I call it my home buying guide or steps to buying a home. Get yourself a Real Estate Agent/Broker Now why would you do that? Well in...
by Jennifer Lynn Walker | Oct 9, 2007 | Home Improvement & Inspections
Financial assistance Are you planning to do some work on your property? Take advantage of the financial aid programs established by the city and its partners to upgrade and maintain your home. Here is an overview of what is available to you. Minor Residential...
by Jennifer Lynn Walker | Oct 9, 2007 | Mortgage & Finances, Real Estate Investing
People talk about running the numbers before buying an investment property, but what are the numbers and how do you get accurate numbers?Running the wrong numbers can make the difference of making $500 or losing $1000 per month. RENTAL INCOME When you run the numbers,...
by Jennifer Lynn Walker | Oct 9, 2007 | Buying, Real Estate Investing, Selling
If you think successful salespeople “wing it” when it comes to negotiation, think again. In truth, they prepare for every negotiation with the same rigor as a student preparing for an upcoming exam. Smart salespeople realize effective negotiation depends...
by Jennifer Lynn Walker | Oct 4, 2007 | Real Estate Investing, Selling
The plan before you buy 1) What has sold in the past year in the area? 2) What is the buying pattern of the current area? 3) What is the average cost per square foot? 4) Who is your target market? (before deciding the sizes, decide who is your market) – Stats...
by Jennifer Lynn Walker | Oct 4, 2007 | Real Estate Investing
The value of your property reflects its market value on July 1 of the second fiscal year preceding the first for which it is conceived. The value of your property reflects its market value on July 1 of the second fiscal year preceding the first for which it is...
by Jennifer Lynn Walker | Oct 4, 2007 | Selling
The Real Estate Broker’s Duties 1. Promotes the Open House to the neighbours 2. Place advertising in the Gazette Open House section 3. Use as many directional sings as required 4. Install inserts in top of your sign early 5. Know the home in question 6. Know the...
