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Regardless if you are looking
for your first home or selling another one,
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Home Invasions - Facts and Statistics

Although no formal definition presently exists, a ‘home invasion’ is generally thought to be different from a break and enter as there is premeditated confrontation with the victim along with an intent to rob or inflict violence upon the occupants of the home. » more

Vacation Properties

Wealth is not increasingly just in North America, but around the world as well. As people in other countries, especially old European countries such as Germany, have increased their fortunes, however, they have realized that property is rare in their own countries. » more

Downside of Owning an Acreage

Most of us purchase our first piece of real estate for practical reasons. Many of us do so because we are starting a family, and some just to have something that they can call their own. Buying a house is the most expensive purchase most people will ever make in their lives, so it is necessary to approach the purchase of your first house with a lot of caution » more

An Open House

In many cases, people walking through an open house will not only be interested in the house itself, but also in the agent who is selling the house. They will want to know what other listings the agent has on the market, and may even be looking to find an agent for the sale of their own property. » more

Selling Your Home Yourself

If you’ve never sold a house before or don’t know anything about real estate, you can still make a good sale by following certain guidelines. It would be a pity if your asking price was too unrealistic; that is, either you’re outpricing yourself by demanding a high sale amount or you’re giving your house away for a song. » more

Financing a Second Home

Long term investment rental properties are those homes that have been purchased with an eye towards selling at a point in the future when the market has greatly increased their value. » more

Buying an Acreage

Unless owning large pieces of property has been a part of your family lifestyle (in other words, you have grown up on a farm) then it is likely that you have not considered all of the angles of owning an acreage. » more

Buying a Smaller House

North Americans have this love affair with space. The more space there is, the more grandeur one feels. Breathing room is ample and it does provide refuge for family members who need peace and quiet after a heated argument. » more

Mortgage Insurance - Just the FAQ’s

Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI) is the typical policy provided to private buyers who don’t want to put down a 20% deposit on a home. It’s offered by private insurers, and covers the lender for the additional risk it incurs from lending a high risk-to-value mortgage. » more


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