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Finance hardships for U.S. buyers?
The Canadian dollar is soaring and the U.S. housing market is plummeting. As far as real estate deals go, there has never been a better time than now to look south of the border. But as Jesse Kinos-Goodin finds out, actually getting a U.S. mortgage is an entirely different scenario

How to: Investing in franchises
As an investor, it's wise to diversify your portfolio and consider alternative investment options. Here, we provide the inside scoop on how to invest in a real estate franchise so you can decide whether it is right for you

Back to the streetfront
Narrowing your search for a profitable commercial asset may be tricky with so many options. However, one area in particular - streetfront property - is gaining momentum in today's market. Kit Kadlec reports

How to win at an auction
Though not as widely recognized as it is in the United States, auctions do occur in Canada. Here, Suzanne Sharma details how investors can approach a real estate auction head on and assure they walk away a winner

Investing in REITs
REITs are quickly gaining momentum as an alternative option to stay active in the real estate game. Kit Kadlec outlines what you need to consider before attempting this strategy

Tax Attack
We asked for your tax questions and after receiving an overwhelming response, we enlisted the help of tax specialist, George Dube, to ensure you got the right information. Here are your top questions answered

Where & what to buy now
There''s no doubt the current marketplace offers some hot investment opportunities and savvy investors know that it''s location, location, location that counts. CRE provides you with a list of five top places to invest in right now

Hot buys in the sunshine state
Florida offers plenty of opportunities for investors to cash in. Suzanne Sharma updates you on the property market down south and finds there are still bargains to be had

Real property education
There are now more programs than ever in real property education and clearly there is a large thirst for knowledge in the field. Suzanne Sharma finds how you can take advantage

Raising capital
Re-advanceable lines of credit and vendor take-back (VTB) mortgages are two options that every investor should be familiar with. Cindy Freiman examines some available products and explains how to use them

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