The Advantages of Homeownership
Jan. 2nd 2010 posted under Buying
There are many practical and financially sound reasons for buying your first home, whether you start with a condo, a ...
Kids are staying home longer to be homeowners themselves.
Jan. 2nd 2010 posted under Buying
Young Canadians have learned a powerful lesson from their parents about the benefits of owning their own home. At least, that's the conclusion that many people would make when reviewing a recent government study. According to an analysis of the findings of the General Social Survey ...
The Language of Mortgages
Jan. 2nd 2010 posted under Mortgages & Loans
Amortization - The period over which the principal and interest on installment or mortgage loans ...
Making a business out of property flipping.
Jan. 2nd 2010 posted under General
Anyone who owns a television set can't have helped but see the recent bumper crop of programs about people who buy properties, fix them up and quickly resell them at a profit. If you're the handy type or if you have an entrepreneurial spirit, the idea of flipping a property for a fast return on ...
Home Inspections - What Every Home Buyer & Seller Should Know
Jan. 2nd 2010 posted under General
A Buyer of a resale home, who does not want to inherit the Seller's headaches, knows that a home inspection is a must!
Usually the offer to purchase is conditional on the Buyer being satisfied with the inspection-so if the house fails the grade, there's no deal.
Home inspectors ...
Home Buyers Visiting Open Houses
Jan. 2nd 2010 posted under Selling
The professionals at Coldwell Banker Real Estate Corporation offer the following recommendations to buyers to make the most of the Open ...