Get Started in Real Estate Investing
Over 90% of millionaires have made their money through investing in real estate. June/2014, Investing in real estate can be far more lucrative and rewarding in comparison to other forms of investments, but before deciding if this is a strategy or career you would like to get involved in, it may be helpful to ask […]
What Is a Good Credit Score
How is it determined and what can you do to improve your credit score Experts have agreed that a good credit score is a score of 720 or above. A great credit rating would be a score of 760 or above. If your score is in the 680 range, it is still considered good and if you apply […]
Check In On Your Investments
Make sure you hire the right property manager. Owning a rental property is not just about collecting the rent on time. It is also about making sure that your property/investment is being properly maintained. Here is an example of what can happen courtesy of Mark Weisleder, a real estate lawyer in the city of Toronto […]
Frequently Asked Questions About Multiple Offers
Answers To Frequently Asked Questions The real estate market in central Ontario has become extremely competitive with multiple offer situations becoming much more prevalent. With help from an article written by Mark Weisleder and additional insight from my personal experience let’s go over some of the common questions regarding the bidding war. What does “holding […]
What You Need To Know About Chattels and Fixtures
When purchasing a new home, you are not just negotiating a price and possession date, you are also negotiating for the chattels and fixtures you would like included and excluded in the contract. Let’s take a closer look at what you should know with regard to chattels and fixtures. A buyer cannot refuse to close […]
What You Need To Know When Buying Power of Sales/ Foreclosures
Power of sales and foreclosures usually happen when an owner is no longer making their mortgage payments and the lender is selling the property to recover the amount owing on the existing mortgage. The process that is most frequently found in Ontario is the Power of Sale and not a Foreclosure. The main reason being […]
Five Things To Remember When Doing a Renovation
Spring time is around the corner (hopefully), and with the warmer temperatures home owners often start to consider doing home renovations. Here are 5 really good things to remember when thinking of hiring someone to renovate your home. 1. Check References Make sure to ask any contractor how long they have been in business and […]
Real Life Example of How a Realtor Can Help
This month I wanted to share a real situation that took place around this time last year. I was out for a run with my dog, as we often run different neighbourhoods in the Barrie area. I came across a “For Sale By Owner” sign. Being in the business of selling homes I was curious and stopped […]
