Comparing Returns from the Canadian & US Stock Markets to Residential Returns
November 17, 2014
By David FranklinThere seems to be a large lack of knowledge when it comes to the stock market and investing. Even though there are free, informative resources like https://tradingskeptic.com/motley-fool-review/ available online, people are stilling going into investing completely blind without doing any research. This leads to big mistakes being made…
The 5 C’s of Credit
November 10, 2014
By Calum RossWhile most people have heard of the three R's of the environment reduce, reuse, recycle many aren't aware of the five C's of credit. If you're in the market for a home, you should know these like the back of your hand.A mortgage represents a lot of dough…
The Ultimate Residential Purchase & Mortgage Transaction Checklist
November 6, 2014
By Darren RichardsBelow is a simple outline or checklist of the tasks and events that comprise a typical residential purchase and mortgage transaction. It might serve to give some context to those crazy legal fees that lawyers charge and by crazy I mean crazy small by the way! YOUR OBJECTIVES:…
Costs of Development Affect Communities’ Economic Futures: A Look at Metro Vancouver’s Development Charges
October 30, 2014
By Melanie Reuter (more…)
Want to Invest in a Small Community? Here’s how to Market Your Suite!
October 30, 2014
This is probably not the answer you want to hear, but I personally would not invest in a property in a small community of 3000 people or so. My answer is in part motivated by my experience as a former manager at CMHC's multi-family default management department in the Prairie…
How to Manage Your Time like a Millionaire
October 27, 2014
By Patrick FranceyIn order to achieve your financial goals you must recognize three things: the value of time, energy, and knowledge. In order to succeed, you must also recognize the things that will stop you in your path: the true costs of your decisions, your distractions, and your reactions. As…
Are Millennials being attracted to work in Northern BC/Alberta or being pushed out of Metro Vancouver?
October 23, 2014
By Melanie ReuterWith average home prices absorbing 81.6% of household income in Vancouver, you have to wonder how much longer that can be sustained.First, its important to note that not all Millennials have the same wants and needs. The lure of owning a home versus renting does not have the…
You Have $10K to for Renovations – Where do You Spend it?
October 20, 2014
By Jared HopeThis is a tough question as it all depends on the state of the house. For example: How old are the floors? How bad are the walls? How old is the kitchen? Are the bathrooms in bad shape?So, let?s assume you are just buying the house and would…
5 Questions to Help You Determine Your Intentions for Investing
October 16, 2014
By Richard DolanPeople dont buy what you do, or how you do it; they buy why you do it. - Simon Sinek (more…)
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