New Regulations shouldn't be a mysteryLet us guide you in the right directionPosted: January 24, 2011 at 4:35 PM by Brian BeezleyNew home buyers have a sea of regulations, rules and guidelines to wade through on their way to purchasing their dream home. Those guidelines have just gotten an adjustment as Finance Minister Jim Flaherty has tightened up mortgage guidelines. While changes have been expected, many industry professionals are relieved that the changes are relatively minor.Which isn’t to say those changes aren’t important.A 5‰ minimum down payment is still required.There are ways to qualify for read more |
Are Rental Suites a Sweet Deal?Posted: January 13, 2011 at 3:42 PM by Brian BeezleyI love HGTV. I’ve especially come to enjoy the shows about real estate, but one of my favourites is Income Property. If you haven’t seen it, it’s about people who have, usually, purchased a home with the intent to rent out part of it to help cover the mortgage. The host comes in, looks at the property and then helps to renovate it to make it a beautiful rental suite. At the end, almost invariably, the home owner is thrilled with the outcome and is able to earn a large percentage of their m read more |
It’s my castle and I’ll renovate it how I want to!Posted: January 05, 2011 at 3:55 PM by Brian Beezley You approach with a sense of excitement. The perfectly manicured lawn and the beautifully groomed brushes frame the perfect home for you and your family. Already, without setting foot in the door, you’re ready to buy, so you step into your new castle and can only wonder: What were they thinking?Everyone does it. Design, decorate and renovate your house to fit your style and needs: Doors in odd places, bathroom fixtures in colors reminiscent of a Pepto-Bismol commercial, or a kitchen that read more |
Searching for a HomePosted: December 23, 2010 at 10:27 AM by Jonathan FeistWhen you make a decision to search for a new home, and are actually serious about purchasing a home, it is time to take the necessary steps for the search.There are several ways to go about searching for a home, which includes searching the internet, reading the newspaper and of course, talking to a real estate agent.It is always great to do your own research, and by that I mean searching the Multiple Listing Service (MLS) - available on our website www.ssre.ca - for homes and if you do find h read more |
Is your REALTOR® MerrilyMobile on Facebook?Posted: December 21, 2010 at 5:37 PM by Jonathan FeistWith the holidays upon us and the snapshot of our year quickly developing before our eyes, for many, reflection sets in. At Holiday gatherings we find ourselves catching up with friends and professional colleagues and it seems that on the forefront of many minds are the economy, the real estate market and social media marketing. As a matter of fact, this is the time when real estate professionals and small business owners alike should be working on a business plan for 2011. The read more |
