January 4, 2007 – 10:13 pm
I am one of the few people in this world who loves what I do. I spend all of my time (well, most of it) with smart successful people who are serious about their future (i.e. investors), and I get to help them build their wealth and ensure they live comfortably their whole life. […]
December 18, 2006 – 7:40 am
Interesting Q&A going on over at Inman News:
Q: “We are purchasing a $400,000 home that we want to finance with a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage. While we can more than afford the cost of a 20 percent down payment, I would prefer to keep my money in my investments instead. I was thinking of financing 100 […]
December 17, 2006 – 6:15 pm
Selling a house can be a bit like raising a child - everyone gives you advice that may or may not be true for you. Here are ten myths uncovered: 1. Myth: You should always price your home high and gradually lower it if it doesn’t sell.
Truth: Pricing too high can be as bad as […]
December 2, 2006 – 2:58 pm
Kitchener Waterloo Heat Index: 0.40
November brought us cold weather, and a slight downturn in the temperature of the market. New listings coming on the market slowed, with 3% less active listings on the market this month than last (which is a good thing when you’re selling your home!).
Buyers have an opportunity to get […]
November 18, 2006 – 2:34 pm
Investment real estate is all about the numbers. A property is valued based on it’s revenue and expenses, and how much it will cost to buy the property. Some factors in this are renovation costs, deferred maintenance, legal fees, inspection (structural, engineering etc) fees etc. Since you are most likely using a fairly […]
November 17, 2006 – 3:49 pm
1. Are you a full-time professional real estate agent? How long have you worked full time in real estate? How long have you been representing buyers? What professional designations do you have?
Knowing whether or not your agent practices full time can help you determine potential scheduling conflicts and his or her commitment to your transaction. […]
November 17, 2006 – 11:08 am
In preparing your house to sell, ask yourself over and over if your house looks like someone else’s dream house. Houses in move-in condition tend to be inviting to buyers; houses that are like new typically sell the fastest and procure the best price.
With that in mind, here are a few things to consider when […]
November 6, 2006 – 8:50 pm
I can’t believe I haven’t gotten involved with this yet! This week’s Carnival is hosted at Landlord Shmandlord, a great site for those interested in real estate investing.
Have a look through the links below; they represent the creme of the crop from around the real estate blogosphere. Look for my posts in upcoming Carnivals!
The […]
November 6, 2006 – 6:29 pm
Local Real Estate Market Enters November Showing Renewed Strength
(updated with graph)
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The Kitchener Waterloo Housing Index rose 6 points this month, starting November at .40. Sales of residential homes rose 1.7% over October 2005, and the dollar volume of transactions this month was up 5.9%, to $112,474,829.
The average price of residential real […]
October 26, 2006 – 8:12 pm
Dan Tudor over at Landing the Deal has a great post on how Realtors can keep their business growing amidst a shrinking market.
Find ways to set yourself apart from the competition. Write a blog, hold free informational seminars, and focus on non-traditional advertising.
Focus on customer service.
I’m talking about the kind of customer […]
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