Calgary Takes a Step in the Right Direction
June 17, 2014
By Sears has recently entered into a binding agreement with Concord Pacific Group to develop the 12-acre site at the North Hill Shopping Centre at 16th Avenue and 14th Street N.W. into a set of residential highrises with the potential of retail space. The North Hill location in Calgary is a…
Do You Know How Your Mortgage Provider Gets Paid?
June 10, 2014
By Calum RossIn all the mortgages that I arrange I find it very surprising how few people actually ask me how I get paid. A recent study in the US indicated that less than 10% of people could properly identify how different types of mortgage providers get paid during the…
Four Steps to a Purposeful and Profitable Partnership
June 9, 2014
By Richard DolanThe power of partnership is about getting what you need and optimally monetizing what youve got. I have personally observed and learned from having worked with some of the worlds top global thinkers and thought leaders that building and leveraging purposeful and profitable partnerships is the key to…
How to Get the Most Out of Your University Neighbourhood
June 6, 2014
By Robert WilkieWhenever I'm asked what the ideal student house would be, I always have to clarify if it's from the point of view of the student or from the point of view of the owner. The answer can be the same for both, but not necessarily.The ideal house is…
Here is Why You CAN’T Invest in That New Development!
June 5, 2014
By Robert F. McLeodA REIN member recently had an experience that prompted her to ask me if developers can discriminate against an investor in a project sale. This is a great question and begs a deeper explanation. First, the Canadian Human Rights Act protects citizens from 11 grounds of discrimination,…
9 Ways to Get Fired by your Accountant!
June 4, 2014
By Dube & CuttiniYou work hard to find and develop that perfect power team of advisors to help your business grow. For example, a financial advisor could help you sort your taxation woes. All you need is to find a reliable service near you (and if you own one, this…
Winner-peg and Why We Love It
June 2, 2014
By Ben MyersThe new housing market in Winnipeg has quietly been very strong for some time; the Statistics Canada new home index price in the Winnipeg Census Metropolitan Area (CMA) has increased by an average of 6.6% per year over the past ten years, higher than both Toronto and Ottawa.…
Finding a Realtor is Like Finding a Doctor
May 30, 2014
By Randy DyckIf you have ever had a serious health issue, you more than likely have spent countless hours in doctors' offices. Your first visit would have been with your family doctor, followed by a referral to one or more specialists. The health care industry runs and functions on referrals…
Do you Qualify for a Multi-Family Mortgage?
May 29, 2014
By Abby McQuireForget what you know about financing a residential property! This includes qualifying for a mortgage. On a multi-family application, Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) and the lenders do not review your Total Debt Service (TDS) and Gross Debt Service (GDS) ratios (If you really want to calculate…