Plex living: Have you considered it?
Île des Soeurs, August 16, 2005 – Duplex, triplex, fourplex, fiveplex… Other than a single-family home or condo, you can choose to buy a plex. A revenue property containing two to five units offers important savings and is often the choice of first-time buyers. In May...
Your home: The most important transaction in your life!
Île des Soeurs, July 12, 2005 – Real estate transactions are complex and the amounts of money involved are considerable. In fact, selling or buying a house is probably the most important transaction of your life! The real estate agent has the expertise to successfully...
Real Estate Wit
I really wish I could tape record all the crazy realtor stories I hear and make a book. From the guy who bought the dog with the house, to the crazy woman dancing to loud music with the place a mess at 9:00am while the agent it trying to show the house. Hey that's a...
Questions to ask when purchasing a duplex
Buying a duplex or any type of plex can be very different then purchasing a home. There are a few reasons why someone would decide to buy one: To live in one apartment and have the others help pay for the mortgage To buy as a revenue property and rent it all out To...
The Promise to Purchase
By Jennifer Lynn WalkerWhen the promise to purchase is drafted, the real estate broker or agent must discuss with the buyer each phase of the buying process. This step must include an analysis of the buyer's needs and objectives and an evaluation of his financial...
Should you use your RRSP’s to purchase a new home?
Registered Retirement Savings Plans (RRSP) were created to encourage Canadians to save money for their retirement. In 1992, the government hoped to stimulate housing sales with the creation of the Home Buyers' Plan.The plan allows qualified homebuyers to use up to...
Top Mistakes of Home Buyers and Sellers in 2005
The 2005 residential real estate market was filled with anticipation of the over- hyped real estate bubble.Though we'll only see a correction, home buyers and sellers made some mistakes that those looking to buy or sell in 2006 can put to good use in their...
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The Difference Between Divided and Undivided
By Jennifer Lynn Walker In a divided co-ownership, each owner owns part of the building, whereas in an undivided co-ownership, all owners are responsible for the entire building together. These are some important tips to know when buying an undivided: You need 20%...
Is it still time to buy?
Real estate has changed quite a bit over the years. Buyers are becoming more educated and interested in adding real estate to their investment portfolios.This is a question that I am asked a lot which pertains to home buying as well as a revenue property (duplex,...