Municipal governments are starting to put green standards in place for developers and builders to follow to help protect the planet. But will it really work?
Contrary to what HGTV would have you believe, flipping a house is rarely glamorous or fun – at least not until the cheque clears. Paul Roussel provides a primer for flippers-to-be
Having a professional appraise your home is one of the best ways to ensure you get the most for your money or determine areas you can improve to increase the value even more.
There are certain home improvement projects or existing features that are sure to increase your home's value. But is an inground pool one of them? It just might!
Mortgage-backed securities represent a monetary debt and the eventual value to be repaid. Institutions that hold mortgage-backed securities make money from the interest on mortgages.
No one likes to pay property taxes, however, we have them to thank for our city's services. Depending on where you live in Ontario, the property tax rate will vary.
While mortgage fraud isn't necessarily common in Canada, it still happens. If you are caught, the consequences won't be far behind. Honesty is always the best policy.
If you're a landlord with multiple properties, you may find it easier to work with a real estate agent to find you tenants that are the perfect fit for you. Here's how they can help you.
When you're looking to get into the real estate market, a mortgage broker will help determine how much mortgage you can actually afford which will be determined in a few different ways.
Having a well-insulated home is very important, so when you're getting into the market, this is an important part of the home inspection process.
House flipping stats are hard to come by, but one thing is for sure: they're gaining popularity. However, house flipping should be tackled by the right person and be done in the right market.
There are specific rules laid out to protect both landlords and tenants when it comes to the amount of rent being paid. Currently, landlords can raise the rent by 1.2% in Ontario.
Streetwise Mortgages' Dalia Barsoum outlines four financing traps investors should avoid when looking to leverage one of the most reliable strategies in real estate: buy-renovate-refinance-rent
Chad Griffiths explains how billboards can provide investors an additional stream of income that's as reliable as it is passive
This 599-unit condo development will be a great investment opportunity as the condo market makes a comeback.
Investment coaches Keith and Linda Perrin have facilitated dozens of real estate deals for investors looking to crack the US market. Their new training offering provides what many programs frequently ignore: personalized mentoring and the tools for creating a comprehensive business plan
Nam Ratna and his fellow co-founders launched Go Get It Real Estate to help empower real estate investors
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