1. How far is too far? The cost and time involved in actually getting to the cottage can really ruin the experience – battling cottage-bound and return traffic while racking up gas receipts. Consider the distance and calculate the cost before buying. A lot of buyers who jump on a good deal 3...
READ MORELiving Small: Two Factors to Consider Before Going Tiny
As we all know tiny living is the latest fad to hit the real estate world. From Canada to the United States, more and more home owners are opting to downsize in order to save big and get rid of their monstrous mortgages. Think you got what it takes to go tiny at 140-300...
READ MORETo Fix or Forget: What Home Improvements Should I Tend to Before Moving?
What do you do when you are looking to list your home for sale and your mind is running in circles trying to figure out what parts of the house you have to renovate, paint, update or just forget about altogether? This blog can help you find that clarity by determining which home improvements...
READ MORE4 Tips to Successfully Rent Out Your Home
In the hot Canadian real estate market, more and more home owners are interested in the idea of acquiring an investment property to rent out. Some may want the benefit of extra monthly income while others prefer saving the money to help pay off their mortgages. Either way – knowing how to successfully rent...
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Decisions : Condo Sizes
When scanning the condo market, investors typically want to know one thing – which condo size is most suitable for investment sake? The obvious answer would be the largest, but typically it is most definitely not so. Upon consulting with 4-5 people, you will get several different answers. Typically, condo categories are 1 bedroom,...
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FUN FACTS!
“We had 42 water main breaks in one day!” Lou Di Gironimo, of Toronto Water quoted in an interview back in February with CTV The economic outlook for Canada in 2015 is stable. The Bank of Canada has projected GDP to grow by approximately 2.5 per cent, a rate that is roughly on...
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How to Reduce Hydro Costs
It is always important to remember that there are two sides of the spectrum when it comes to hydro billing – peak hours and off peak hours. Making a couple changes to your day-to-day routine, can shave up to $1,500 a year from your billing. The standard rule that applies to supply and demand...
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The Act of Partnering as a Real Estate Investor
The most successful things in life blossom from partnerships, and it really does make all the sense in the world. When it comes to passion for business and success, two minds are definitely better than one. Richard Dolan (the president of REIN and the resident expert on Performance for real estate investors and...
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