Real Estate

Buying a house as a couple

Buying a house as a couple

Are you ready to take the next step in your relationship and buy your first home as a couple? Homeownership is a wonderful adventure you and your better half will enjoy for years. Of course, you better not forget all the details that come along with homeownership. Whether you are married or living common-law, here are some things that you need to know about buying a house as a couple. Buying a house as a...

10 tips for buying a waterfront home

10 tips for buying a waterfront home

Looking for a home with lake or ocean views? While buying a waterfront home can be a great investment, it can also be challenging. Whether it’s a lake house or a beach house you want, we recommend learning the ins and outs of waterfront homeownership before you commit. Here are 10 tips for buying a waterfront home in today’s market. 10 tips for buying a waterfront home 1. Carefully Inspect the...

Pros and cons of Airbnb as an investment strategy

Pros and cons of Airbnb as an investment strategy

Despite the ongoing pandemic, investing in Airbnb still looks like a lucrative strategy. Whether you’ve stayed in an Airbnb rental or have just heard about the lucrative possibilities of owning a sought-after short-term property, owning a portfolio of Airbnb rentals may seem like a smart way to boost your passive income. Using the Airbnb platform—or a competitor such as VRBO or HomeAway - to rent...

The phases of foreclosure

The phases of foreclosure

What is a foreclosure? Foreclosure is the process by which a mortgage lender takes back property after a borrower defaults on his or her mortgage payments. Once the bank forecloses on a property, the lender sells it to make back some of the money they’ve lost. While the process varies depending on where the property is located. Why do people default on their mortgages? Often, the borrower doesn’t...

What is a land lease?

What is a land lease?

What is a land lease? Understanding how land lease agreements work can be difficult. However, if you are a landowner or a potential lessee interested in leasing land, you must understand how a land lease works. So, to get you started, here's a great overview of the key things you should know about land lease agreements. What is a land lease? When you purchase a home as part of a land lease, there is one...

Everything you need to know about construction loans

Everything you need to know about construction loans

Building a home is an exciting opportunity to personalise your new space. But just like buying a house, construction can be an expensive prospect. Luckily, construction loans provide the funds necessary to buy land and pay for the materials and labour that go into building a new house. That said, there are several types of construction loans to choose from. Moreover, the application and approval process is...

Advantages and disadvantages of living in a gated community

Advantages and disadvantages of living in a gated community

Should you buy a home located in a gated community? On the surface, it's easy to see the appeal of buying property in a gated community. However, there's more to consider the more closely you look. Aside from the clean, well-maintained aesthetic and peace of mind that comes with a literal neighbourhood gatekeeper, community living isn't all good. Here are the advantages and disadvantages of living in a...

Guide to property lines

Guide to property lines

You might often see a fence built between houses and properties, and wonder how the placement of that fence was decided. In most cases, it’s dependent on property lines. Where these fences or other property features are placed is determined by where the defined property lines lie. Therefore, it’s of the utmost importance to know where the lines begin and end on your property, as well as the property...

Everything you need to know about modular homes

Everything you need to know about modular homes

Some homeowners dream of their own custom-made home. However, they don’t want to put in the time and expense needed to manage architects, engineers, and construction workers required to build a home. Modular homes and prefabricated homes are a great alternative to a traditional design-and-build home. They’re cost-effective and can save you lots of time (and headaches). In this guide, we will look at...

5 vital factors that drive the real estate market

5 vital factors that drive the real estate market

You've probably heard the adage that real estate prices vary depending on where you live. What happens in one part of the country has no bearing on what happens in another part of the country, and so on. While this principle holds in general, there are a few exceptions to the rule. In reality, no matter where you live, some universal elements drive the real estate market. What exactly are these variables?...

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