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Category: Property Types (11 posts)
Dreaming of a Home Away From Home?
May 28, 2022 | Posted by: Rachel Moffat
If you are dreaming of your very own vacation home, there are ways to make it happen! When it comes to taking on a vacation property, you will need to have a minimum down payment of 5% of the purchas ...
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Finding Your Perfect Home Type
September 23, 2021 | Posted by: Rachel Moffat
When it comes to finding your perfect home, there are so many more options for potential homeowners! From a single-family dwelling to a townhouse to a modular home, the choices are seemingly endless ...
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Investment and Vacation Property 101
August 6, 2020 | Posted by: Rachel Moffat
So, you are looking to purchase a second property! Congratulations! This is a great opportunity for you to expand your financial portfolio and ensure stability for the future. However, before you la ...
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A 4-step Guide To Buying A Rental Property
May 16, 2019 | Posted by: Glen Kelleway
A rental property can be a great investment, but it’s a big commitment and the rules associated with being a landlord can be complex. These four steps will help you prepare. ...
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52% Of Canadians Less Likely To Buy Homes Where Legal Pot Was Grown:
November 9, 2018 | Posted by: Glen Kelleway
52% Of Canadians Less Likely To Buy Homes Where Legal Pot Was Grown: Zoocasa Study It may be legal to smoke, grow, and possess marijuana, but that doesn't mean Canadians looking to purchase real es ...
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5 Reasons You Should Buy A Cottage In The Fall
October 11, 2018 | Posted by: Glen Kelleway
5 Reasons You Should Buy A Cottage In The Fall My wife and I are considering buying a cottage. With summer behind us, should we wait until next summer or should we start the se ...
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Is It Worth Buying a 'Fixer Upper' Home?
August 15, 2018 | Posted by: Glen Kelleway
I know fixer-uppers provide excellent value, but I’m worried I’ll be in indefinite renovation mode for years if I pay for one home improvement project at a time. Should I stick t ...
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Review those Condo Docs!
June 16, 2016 | Posted by: Glen Kelleway
In hot real estate markets when realtors anticipate multiple offers on listings, buyers are often advised to move quickly and make a 'no-subject' offer to achieve the winning bid.Nevertheless, keep ...
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Magical houses, made of bamboo - Elora Hardy
June 30, 2015 | Posted by: Glen Kelleway
https://www.ted.com/talks/elora_hardy_magical_houses_made_of_bamboo?language=en You've never seen buildings like this. The stunning bamboo homes built by Elora Hardy and her team in Bali twist, curve ...
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Buying Acreage? How Lenders View Your Mortgage Application.
June 29, 2015 | Posted by: Glen Kelleway
If you are financing acreage as a residential property in order to get residential pricing on money borrowed, consider that lenders will often loan only on the value of the house, a detached or atta ...
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Shop and Ship a Home
April 20, 2015 | Posted by: Glen Kelleway
Shop and Ship a Home These are not homes made from shipping containers, these are brand new homes that can be transported the same way as shipping containers via “intermodal shipping systems&rd ...
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