Make sure you have: Worked out your budget. If you plan to buy at auction, arranged a pre-approved loan. You cannot make the contract of sale subject to finance without the vendor’s agreement if [...] Read more

You need to know the market value on a long-term rental because you may have to sell it one day. There are many reasons why you may have to sell even though you may not plan too when you buy the [...] Read more

One question I hear frequently is, “When are you going to buy a house?” Some believe I am already missing out on the benefits of homeownership, while others thought with my career constantly [...] Read more

Understand Your Legal Obligations Before Signing a Lease Agreement A lease is a legally binding contract between you and your landlord. It contains both your rights and obligations during the period [...] Read more

Ask family, friends, and neighbors – there is nothing better than a personal recommendation. For most properties, it is best to stay local – local agents know the area and can be close to meet [...] Read more

Know your rights when you rent a house or apartment. Bring your paperwork. The best way to win over a prospective landlord is to be prepared. To get a competitive edge over other applicants, bring [...] Read more

Increasing the value of your home is easier than you think. Follow these tips, and your home will be worth more before you know it. 1. Plan your remodel. Whether you just bought a house or you have [...] Read more

Admit it, you’ve been thinking about investing in property. You’ve read the books, magazines and reports. You’ve been religiously checking for properties. You are not alone. In fact most [...] Read more

You’ve found the perfect property, but can you get your perfect price? Here are six tips for negotiating a purchase price. 1. Know that negotiation is a process Acknowledging the reality that [...] Read more

1) With Vacant Land, You Don’t Need to “do” Anything to the Property. Forget construction! Forget renovations! You don’t need to be an expert or know anything about how to rehab a property [...] Read more