Change is Miracles
It has been a long-standing practice on the lower mainland to build rental basement suites in detached single-family homes or duplexes, allowing homeowners to subsidize their mortgage payments with rental income from the suites. On the other hand, zoning restrictions in most municipalities prohibit the…
Home values over the last sixty years have risen steadily. Everyone (even those who should have known better) believed that the rise would go on forever and the entire real estate industry was built on that concept. So the worst comes after the hyperinflation of…
Hard money loans refer to financing provided by non-institutional lenders. There are many hard money lenders that offer fast financing at attractive interest rates. As a borrower, you’ll need to do a thorough check on the lender’s reputation and business, but as you research, you’ll…
When one of your loved ones passes away, you may only have a short period of time before your home needs to be cleaned and prepared for a new occupancy. You may have to clean years of accumulated junk and garbage. He may find himself…
A 1031 or tax-deferred exchange allows a property owner to sell one property and then go straight to buying another within a certain period of time. The name comes from the fact that the transaction is an exchange and not just an outright sale. In…
It’s overwhelming – the amount of information you need to know when buying a new home. One of the most important is the pre-delivery inspection of new homes (PDI). This article will cover: what needs to be inspected, who needs to go, how long it…
Historically, real estate agents have represented the seller of a property. After all, the seller is usually the one who pays the commission for them, and therefore agents have a fiduciary relationship with the seller. This in no way means that agents can operate outside…
Joist hangers they have a very important role to play in our lives and yet most people have not even heard of them. In every home there are dozens and dozens of them helping to hold it together…they are a vital part of our homes.…
Are you interested in investing but not sure exactly where to start? Or are you someone who already buys or trades a little and wants a good, solid guide to investing to help you make better decisions? Understanding common strategies is important, and part of…
Every business establishment, large or small, needs a copy. Xerox introduced its first fully automated plain paper machine in 1959. Since then, photocopiers have undergone significant technological development. Modern ones can combine copy, laser print, scan and fax in one machine. You can find digital…