Lessen your Moving Stress!
Posted on Jun 03, 2015 in Buying
But for every sweet song of a smooth move, there are an equal number of “moving company blues” tunes out there. From a few sad notes of regret to total dev...
"GROW-OPS" - History and Identification
Posted on Jun 03, 2015 in Buying
A grow-op, short for “grow operation” is any building that has been leased or bought by persons in the drug trade and turned into an indoor nursery or hydroponics operation to grow marijuana plants.
A grow house is any grow-op located in residential buildings. Police estimate that there are more than 50,000 active grow ops in Canad...
Renting versus Ownership - Pros and Cons
Posted on Jun 03, 2015 in Buying
To those of us committed to the business of real estate, the preferential route seems all too obvious.
To buy is to build equity in your future.
To rent is a virtual license to pour hard earned money down the drain.
To buy is to see gains surpass thos...
Insuring Your Condo
Posted on Jun 03, 2015 in Buying
The strata corporation policy insures the buildings and common property outside your unit. It also insures permanently affixed items inside your unit such as kitchen cabinets, light fixtures, permanent floorcoverings, stoves, intercom, built-in dishwashers and other similar items that were permanently installed...
Ten Ways to Plan Ahead for the Purchase of a New Home
Posted on Jun 03, 2015 in Buying
If you are planning to buy a home within the next few weeks or months, preparing now can help you save time and money. When compet...
4 Tips for Finding Short-term Rentals for Relocating Home Buyers
Posted on Jun 03, 2015 in Buying
Relocating? Shop for Your Home from a Short-term RentalWhen you're relocating to a new city, home hunting remotely is no fun. Have you considered a short-term rental? Here are four ways you can secure a short-term rental that will give you the time you need to find your new home.If you're relocating to a new city, hunting for a home remotely can be...