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…
Read moreDon’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…
Read moreWhy 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…
Read moreMoney 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…
Read more‘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…
Read moreOur 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…
Read moreIs it True that “There is No Canadian Housing Market?”
Real estate guru and founding partner of Real Estate Investment Network (REIN), Don Campbell, has recently said something very interesting, noting that “there is no Canadian housing market.” And while at first you may want to point out all the ebbs and flows this so-called market has been through in the past two years, once…
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