Owning An Investment Property
When you hear the term Investment Property, you might have an image of Donald Trump staring across the Manhattan skyline surveying his vast real estate holdings dancing through your mind. But in reality owning an […]
Enhancing A Home’s Curb Appeal
You can only make one first impression, so it had better be a good one. That truism is equally valid if going for a job interview, meeting a client for the first time, or trying […]
Joys & Challenges Of Recreational Properties
While not as common on the West Coast as in other regions of the country, recreational properties do exist on Vancouver Island, especially in areas such as Sproat or Shawnigan Lakes for example. As a […]
Nanaimo – a sea change for retirees
“In British Columbia, the ideal place for retirement is a matter of affordability. That either means downsizing in the city or relocating outside of the pricey lower mainland. As a result, retirees are opting for […]
CMHC expects moderation in Canada’s housing market this year and next
“OTTAWA — The Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp. says it expects housing starts in 2015 will dip slightly compared with last year, but remain broadly in line with economic and demographic trends. The federal housing […]
Condominiums: Unique Form of Homeownership
You, like many other potential home owners, may find yourself in a quandary. You’re tired of paying rent and want to join the world of home ownership, but you’re not all that keen on household […]
Buying A Manufactured / Mobile Home
When it comes to purchasing a home in Nanaimo there is literally something for every conceivable taste, need and budget. If you decide to explore the local marketplace it quickly becomes apparent the city has […]
Even if you borrow to carve out rental space, you can get ahead financially
“When Don Campbell married in 1987, he took a look at his new home’s basement and saw a whole lot more than concrete and pipes. He saw opportunity. Building a rental unit in the basement […]
Coldest night of the year Fundraiser
Our very own Alexandra Smith will be walking Saturday February 21st! ColdestNightoftheyear.org Is a site designed for 64 cities nationwide, everyday people walking to raise funds for select Canadian charities who serve the hungry, homeless and hurting […]
Coldest night of the year fundraiser walk
Our very own Alexandra Smith will be walking Saturday February 21st! ColdestNightoftheyear.org Is a site designed for 64 cities nationwide, everyday people walking to raise funds for select Canadian charities who serve the hungry, homeless and hurting […]
Canadians don’t just love home ownership — they’re growing fond of income properties, too
Derek Petridis, a 39-year-old chief financial officer at Shikatani Lacroix Design Inc. in Toronto, has loaded up on seven condominium rental properties over the past decade. It may seem like he’s got an extreme bet […]
Bank of Canada lowers target for overnight rate
For the first time in over four years, the Bank of Canada has changed its target for the overnight rate, which may come as a surprise to agents and even their mortgage partners. “The Bank […]