How to buy a vacation home without getting burned
While sunburn can ruin a holiday, getting burned on a vacation home purchase can sting for much longer. Fortunately, doing your homework will help you find your place in the sun without feeling the heat. I (Pat Lanuke) am busy networking in the US and the Caribbean so that I can refer you to the right property or specialist.
?The market has seen price drops lately, so a lot of people are finding vacation properties at $300,000 or below,?
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Yes, there are some dishonest real estate salespeople out there, just as there are terrible people in every profession. These sales reps have hurt the public financially and broken the public?s trust. They should be fined heavily and banned from real estate.
But there are also many real estate salespeople who are trustworthy and work hard every day. They demonstrate their integrity even when it costs them a paycheque. They will tell you the truth even when it?s something you don?t want to hear. ...
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Homes provide shelter and refuge, but they are also most Albertan homeowners? single largest investment. Housing represents 47% of total assets for the average Alberta family ? much higher than stock market investments and pension plans combined (29%). Why is this important? Because homeownership benefits the economy as a whole, as well as individual homeowners. Let?s look at this in the context of the most recent stats on Alberta?s real estate, reported by the Canadian Real Estate Association. ...
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Your "running Realtor" speaking! With only 4 weeks to go I am excited/nervous about completing my first (and only!) ultra marathon! Look for me on the Calgary pathways on June 1st! Please help me by donating to the CREB charitable foundation. Chqs can be mailed to my office or I can pick them up. Contact me for details!
Attention buyers! CMHC premiums are going up effective May 1, 2014! - All other insurers will follow suit.
For purchases made prior to May 1, 2014 you may still qualify for the current rate. Ask your current mortgage Broker for details.