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7 April 2013

Finally Found some Good Tenants? Here’s how to Keep Them!

Good tenants are hard to find – this is something every landlord knows. And renters aren’t like homeowners. They can be relocated for work, find cheaper rent elsewhere, or just find a spot that they like better – all at a moment’s notice. They’re not tied down with property that they’d need to sell first,…

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7 April 2013
Questions for Your Realtor, when You’re an Investor

When you’re a home buyer, looking for that perfect home to call your own, you’ll have lots of questions for your Realtor. And most of them will probably come pretty naturally to you. But what about when you’re an investor, looking for that perfect home to let someone else call their own? You may think the…

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6 April 2013
Don’t be so Quick to Blame Mortgage Changes Completely for Decline in Listings

It’s no secret that the Toronto housing market is slowing down. While prices are still edging up in many markets, there’s no arguing that sales are down. And it’s just as futile to argue the fact that MLS listings are also down – typically just another sign of a softening. But industry experts are saying…

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6 April 2013
Why all the Gloom Surrounding Alberta?

There really has been a lot of talk lately surrounding the booming economy of Alberta. But still, some economists are gloomy about things such as the housing market. But it’s Alberta. And you can bet that if it rains on your bail of hay one day, the sun will come out and dry it all…

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5 April 2013
Money Talks: Volume 19

This week in Money Talks we look at the different real estate markets across Canada, another mortgage product that’s not often talked about, and as always, the different ways you can save just a little bit of money. Without further ado, let’s look at the best chats about money this week. Personal Finance As if credit…

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5 April 2013
‘Walkability’ is the New Driving Factor behind Property Values

“Walkability” is the new word when it comes to what buyers are looking for when they’re evaluating properties. But what is walkability? And where are the most “walkable” neighbourhoods in Canada? The term “walkability” refers to the amount of amenities in any one particular neighbourhood, and the accessibility of those amenities to community residents without…

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4 April 2013
Our Banks are Still Making Money!

Don’t let them fool you with their talk of a cooling housing market and lower mortgage demand. Our banks are still making money here in Canada, and they’ll most likely continue doing so throughout the next several quarters. A recent report from Fitch says so. Fitch Ratings is one of the Big Three credit rating…

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