Don’t take it from me… a group of investors was recently asked to provide a list of the top reasons that they personally invest in real estate.  Here are 10 of the reasons they gave:…

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As Canadian house prices continue to rise, housing affordability has become a serious problem for many Canadians. While a recent report from RBC Economics says that affordability should improve in the coming year, another report…

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Contrary to popular belief, the bottom line in contract negotiations is not always the bottom line. Obviously, how much you’re going to pay for or gain from the sale of a house is on the…

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Despite advertising claims to the contrary, the Internet is not an experienced real estate professional. It cannot consult, counsel, advise, apply knowledge of local real estate laws and market conditions, make judgments, own the result,…

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Here’s four useful suggestions to increase the probability that your New Year’s resolutions will stick this year. 1. Quantify it Sometimes we are just too vague about what we want.  Therefore, a resolution such as,…

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Things can get a little crazy during the holidays. All the shopping, decking the halls and visions of sugar plums can cause homeowners to lose focus and overlook issues that can turn a season of…

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