Debt service ratio is essentially the ratio between your income and your debt payments. This ratio is important because it’s a simple way to measure how effectively you can handle your payments.
Jeff Belanger from HOS Financial talks to CREW about some of the most attractive opportunities in the current market
Established rent-to-own programs are becoming a more attractive investment strategy for both new and seasoned Investors
The latest changes to Canadian mortgage guidelines could represent a good opportunity to strengthen portfolios
Outsourcing core functions to a reputable property management company is an easy and affordable way for an investor to ensure that their property remains in great condition
Vancouver-based Vivienne decided to research other options when she grew disillusioned with her property management company
Max took on all of the responsibilities of property management himself and, although it was time consuming, he decided not to dip into his profits to pay for management services
Client expectations are reaching new heights thanks to the Internet, which requires businesses to be nimble and responsive when it comes to rising above the competition.
While the Toronto and Vancouver condo markets may be capturing the headlines, investors should be looking east where properties are providing much more bang for the buck.
Real estate professionals, appraisers, adjusters, lenders, mortgage brokers… sometimes it can seem that they are working at different purposes. But they can, and should, work together to achieve what everyone wants – a done deal.
Toronto council approved an inclusionary zoning policy that will force developers to set aside a percentage of units for affordable housing if they’re putting up condos near transit stations.
Canada begins to emerge from the COVID-19 pandemic, the hopes are for positive economic growth, however, it seems pandemic effects may stick around longer than most anticipated.
The amount of the house you're acquiring will determine what your down payment should be. Here are the minimum and maximum requirements in Canada.
It seems that the rate of vacancies has begun to stabilize, though it’s still at a relatively elevated level compared to the pre-pandemic urban rental market.
More and more people are turning to rural properties for their lifestyle and investment opportunities. This Brantford realtor explains why you should too.
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