Tired of paying high leasing rates at your current commercial location? Well, what if you knew you could save more in the long term if you opted to buy a building for your business today? Low interest rates, low vacancy rates and a tight supply are creating the perfect purchasing situation for entrepreneurs across the country. According to Steve Murphy, … Read More
Retirement and Risky Real Estate
It’s hard to think about decreasing property values when listing prices are through the roof, but failure to understand and plan for the inevitable “bubble” burst could leave you high and dry, especially if you’re rounding the bend on retirement. According to Ben Rabidoux, a correspondent for the Globe and Mail, the next decade will likely be one of the … Read More
Mortgage Brokers Offer Tangible Benefits
Very few people can afford to pay for their property in full. This is by no means a bad thing – property is expensive and it’s perfectly normal for an investment of this size to require long-term financial planning. That’s what mortgages are all about. Banks and lenders provide individuals with the option of borrowing money in order to afford … Read More
How to Make Wealth-Building Real Estate Decisions
It’s a sad but stark reality: when buying real estate, far too many Canadians fail to take the basic precautions or perform standard due diligence prior to submitting an offer. Instead of running the numbers, comparing mortgage rates, and consulting with a professional mortgage broker, home hunters are simply throwing caution to the wind and diving into the housing market … Read More
Items to Consider When Aquiring Rental Property
If you’re ready to purchase your first rental property or still on the fence asking yourself if you’re making the best decision, I am here to assure you that the choice to buy your first rental property is rarely a simple one but once you have done so, you’ll never turn back. You’re probably asking yourself why should you listen … Read More