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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 ...
read moreFinding 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 ...
read moreInvestment 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 ...
read moreA 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. ...
read more52% 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 ...
read more5 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 ...
read moreIs 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 ...
read moreReview 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 ...
read moreMagical 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 ...
read moreBuying 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 ...
read moreShop 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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