Share When market uncertainty hits, many people try to find a way to safeguard their investments. One of the most attractive ways to do this is by putting money into real estate. Real estate, after all, is more substantial than stocks and bonds – you can touch real estate, and see it. On the other [...]
Share Although the general consensus is that Canada is not experiencing a housing bubble – at least, not yet – there are still some concerns that the market will get overheated in the next few months. There are the standard concerns, such as the various legislative changes that affect the real estate market in Canada. [...]
Share As was expected last week, Jim Flaherty has unveiled some new mortgage rules to help counter the fears that Canada may be experiencing a housing bubble. The rules do not change the basics of mortgage lending very much: consumers still have to produce 5% of the property’s cost for the down payment, and the [...]
Share You’ve probably seen commercials about them on TV, or seen advertisements on lampposts: seminars that promise to get you rich quick through real estate. Is there any reason to believe them? Are you foolish to pass up on what could be a once in a lifetime possibility? The answer is that getting rich is [...]
Share As we get to the conclusion of my steps to Real Estate investing we have just two more issues to review before you run out and make your investment dreams a reality. One important but often over looked step to Real Estate investing is being aware of the market trends that you are facing [...]
Share The final step in my guide to Real Estate investing is a short one but a sweet one. When you invest in to Real Estate that is not your primary residence the rule of thumb is to practice the basic business principles… sell for more then you buy, and rent to break even or [...]
