Landlords and tenants love to argue, over everything from late fees to pets to sub-leasing. And when they clash, what’s the first (and cheapest) source of arbitration? You guessed it, the original rental agreement, signed by both of you. A strong rental agreement serves both to lay out the ground rules clearly, and to prevent [...]
Entries from February 2009
How to Prevent Landlord-Tenant Disputes with a Strong Rental Agreement
Feb. 20th, 2009
Distressed Sellers – Should They Attempt a Short Sale?
Feb. 20th, 2009
A short sale is a property closing where the proceeds from the closing do not satisfy the outstanding debt on the property. The lender must agree to accept less money at the closing table for the closing to occur. From a credit perspective, there is little or no difference between a short sale and a [...]
A Toronto Real Estate Agents Guide to Pricing Your House
Feb. 19th, 2009
There are many ways for Toronto real estate agents to develop the right price for a property and we use them all depending on the situation. There are many variables that need consideration because one variable could drastically alter the amount that you want to list your property at. Why is it important to list [...]
Broken Promises, Deceit, and The Stimulus Bill
Feb. 19th, 2009
Do you remember the movie, It’s a Mad Mad Mad Mad World? This past week Obama, Pelosi, Reid, Collins, Snowe, Schumer, and Specter starred in the 2009 version. The ending to this latest episode is no laughing matter for the American people. The three Republicans delivered every pet project the left has wanted the past [...]
Buy Real Estate Which Is Suitable For Your Family
Feb. 18th, 2009
The most excellent and enjoyable reason to purchase real estate by far is in buying a property in which your family will live and grow together. There is a lot of fun involved in finding the right place for you and your family to call home. There is also a great deal of stress involved [...]
Information on Ottawa Townhouses, Homes & Apartments
Feb. 18th, 2009
Townhouses in Ottawa often can a superb “middle way” between a detached single family home and a full condominium, because to a sure degree, they offer attributes of both. A townhouse is by meaning a house that in one or more other houses, but which sits straight on a section of land that you own [...]
Wealth Building Principals Owning Rentals
Feb. 18th, 2009
Are you ready to increase your personal wealth? With so many available investment options to consider, many investors struggle with which options are most suitable for their financial goals and objectives. One of the best methods for building wealth is capitalizing on financial opportunities. As the housing market within the US continues to struggle or [...]
Investing in California Real Estate
Feb. 17th, 2009
With the economy being in the state it is in there are many places in the united States where you can get more for your money in terms of real estate. All you need to do is follow the foreclosure trail. One place where the market is hot and you can find great prices on [...]
The Current Minneapolis Housing Market: A Good Time to Buy?
Feb. 17th, 2009
You have likely heard conflicting reports when it comes to the current state of the housing market. Talk of falling property values and the current “housing crisis” may raise concerns about this being a good time to buy Minnesota properties. Interest rates are at historical lows and the housing market is filled with properties at [...]
Before You Buy A Home, You Need To Understand The Real Estate Pyramid
Feb. 17th, 2009
Did you know that most people who want to buy a home are looking in a specific price range that they can afford and/or finance? Most of them are looking in a low to mid range between $80,000 to $400,000 dollars. The fact is few people can afford more. The very few who can buy [...]