Just last week, one of my clients asked me this exact question and then lo and behold, the next day I got my newsletter from Real Estate lawyer, author and speaker, Mark Weisleder addressing this very issue. In the email, Mark said: “Lakefront cottage purchases have many challenges, particularly with respect to who owns the [...]
The last couple of months have been surprising many people in the Collingwood and Blue Mountain area as real estate sales outpace all expectations. It seems that almost anything that is newish with a basement and double car garage priced under $375,000 is likely to see multiple offers and a quick sale. Yes, the move-up [...]
I was reading one of Mark Weisleder’s columns in the Toronto Star about a woman who lost $46,000 in a home purchase deal gone wrong. She didn’t even have a house to show for it at the end. In my experience, most buyers assume that everyone is nice and always fair. Wouldn’t that be great? [...]
Last month, I had the pleasure of guesting on the Bayshore Radio Real Estate shows discussing the market as it was in 2012 and what I see ahead for 2013. In case you missed it, you can hear the podcast by clicking here. Related Post Collingwood Blue Mountain Real Estate Predictions for 2013 If [...]
A couple of weeks ago I had a sneak preview of a new tool in the home buying arsenal that I think is going to be a game changer: HomeVerified. HomeVerified is a private company that is aggregating information about a home and neighbourhood’s insurance claims history, school reports, history if ever a grow-op and [...]
Media Release Issued January 22nd by RE/MAX Ontario-Atlantic Canada: Tighter mortgage lending rules, in conjunction with the fallout of the US housing meltdown and the European debt crisis, have triggered a shift in the Canadian homebuyer mix and mindset. The new Canadian real estate consumer is experienced, fiscally-responsible, and ready to move forward over the [...]
I just got this really good idea. At least I think it is. Right now, I have lots of potential buyers and despite the large number of listings on the market, have not yet found just the perfect place for them. So my new idea is to start this “WANTED” category right here on the [...]
Do you think this is not possible? Beleive it or not, it is. Yes, you CAN build 10, 20 or even 30% equity in a property here if you have vision and courage. Here is a classic case in point. Earlier this year, I had a condominium listed for sale in a prime location opposite [...]
Poor Garth Turner. Looks like he turned out to be The Greater Fool. In 2008, Mr. Turner wrote his book predicting a big real estate crash. It’s now the end of 2012 and it hasn’t happened. Nor did the world end on December 21st last year as the Mayans may or may not have predicted. [...]
I get 3-5 enquiries each and every week from people thinking about buying an investment property in the Collingwood, Blue Mountain area. Most people are looking for something they can use and enjoy plus rent out to offset costs. That works well. Others however are looking for something different and that is true investment and [...]
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