by Kevin Mercadante | Investing, Real Estate
So many people are agonizing over the weak housing market, and if you’re a homeowner trying to sell your home, you have every reason to be concerned. But for all the very same reasons, there’s no better time than now if you’re considering buying a home. Sad as it...
by jesswagner | Investing, Real Estate
The housing market may have shown signs of life in recent months, but there is no doubt that state of real estate still remains stagnant and dismal when compared to the pre-recession years. Foreclosure signs dot urban neighborhood, exurban housing tracts sit vacant...
by Linsey Knerl | Financial Planning, Real Estate, Shopping
Home buying is an exciting time in the life of a consumer. It can be tempting when you’re taking out a loan for tens to hundreds of thousands of dollars to add on a few extra thousands by financing some furniture, as well. While the idea of brand new furnishings in...
by Linsey Knerl | General Finance, Real Estate, Savings
As homeowners look to remodels as a way to make their space more enjoyable (and possibly even more valuable), there will be potential for major mistakes to be made. As a result, any upgrade to a home can cause excitement, anxiety, or even uncertainty. Before you...
by Les Roberts | Investing, Real Estate
Before entering into any rent-to-buy agreement, it is important to consider all extra expenses and not just the monthly rent amount. To do this you should prepare a budget sheet that will outline all of your income and expenditure and it may also be a good idea to use...
by Danielle Arbuckle | Estate Planning, Life Style, Real Estate, Tax Issues
With September around the corner, many Canadians are preparing to close up the family cottage. And some are facing the reality that they’ll be inheriting the family cottage sooner rather than later. If you find yourself in this position, keep in mind that inheriting a...