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14 Feb 2014
Hello World
By Derrick Smith On 14 February 2014 In Blog
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12 Feb 2014
12 Dec 2013
Decide what you want to buy
By Derrick Smith On 12 December 2013 In Blog
When buying a house the first thing is to make up your mind regarding what you really want to buy. There is no point in going out and searching for a house if you are not sure
12 Dec 2013
How to Become a Real Estate Investor
By Derrick Smith On 12 December 2013 In Blog
To become a real estate investor you first need to understand the fundamentals of real estate investing. It is important to know here that real estate investing covers many areas. Before you begin, you need your first
12 Dec 2013
How to Start a Real Estate Company
By Derrick Smith On 12 December 2013 In Blog
Starting your own real estate company can be a very lucrative venture; however, before you start reaping the advantages from this business, you need to have a solid understanding about everything related to real estate. You cannot
12 Dec 2013
How to Calculate Real Estate Commissions
By Derrick Smith On 12 December 2013 In Blog
When selling your house or any other property, you need to understand that you will be paying a considerable amount of commission to the real estate agent or broker as well, which to some people is more
12 Dec 2013
How to Value Commercial Real Estate
By Derrick Smith On 12 December 2013 In Blog
Before purchasing a property it is highly recommended that you conduct a comprehensive research on similar properties in the locality so that you are sure that you are not being overcharged when you buy the property. Many
2 Jul 2013
Converting a Shed into a Home
By Derrick Smith On 2 July 2013 In Uncategorized
Due to the increasing cost of living every year, people – in an effort to save money – are now turning to smaller houses. A small family can easily adjust in a small facility the size of
2 Jul 2013
How to Build a Porch Swing
By Derrick Smith On 2 July 2013 In Blog
Having swings in porches is an old concept which is still pretty much alive all over the world. If you have a small garden just near the porch then what better way to enjoy the scenery than
2 Jul 2013
How to Renovate Your Basement
By Derrick Smith On 2 July 2013 In Blog
Living in Canada, a warm basement is just the place you need to avoid the breezy winter outside. Renovating your basement is an excellent way to add more space to your house. If proper planning is done,
28 Jun 2013
How to Buy a Duplex in Canada
By Derrick Smith On 28 June 2013 In Blog
Duplexes in Canada are considerably more popular as compared to the United States, and are available on affordable prices throughout the country. You just need to know what your requirements are and how much cash you have
28 Jun 2013
Real Estate Investment Strategies
By Derrick Smith On 28 June 2013 In Blog
Here are some real estate investment strategies which can actually help you avoid losses and maximize profits when investing in real estate. For millions of Canadians, investing their life earnings in real estate is a matter of
28 Jun 2013
How to Pack Your Kitchen for a Move
By Derrick Smith On 28 June 2013 In Blog
When moving to a new location, the kitchen is last on the packing list and the first to be unpacked upon reaching your new home. This is because not only moving itself is expensive, eating out during
26 Jun 2013
Top 10 Real Estate Buying Tips
By Derrick Smith On 26 June 2013 In Blog
Buying a real state is something which requires deep thought, appropriate planning and flawless execution, keeping in mind all the case specific details. There are however some golden rules which apply to almost every case. These tips
26 Jun 2013
How to Sketch Floor Plans
By Derrick Smith On 26 June 2013 In Blog
Sketching floor plans for a house begins with dreams, fun ideas and a lot of imagination. The more you experiment, the better it is, but there comes a time when reality sets in and you have to
26 Jun 2013
How to Frame a House
By Derrick Smith On 26 June 2013 In Blog
The life of a house depends on the durability of the construction, which in-turn is linked with the framing process. You might be surprise to know this but there are different techniques used to frame a house.
21 Jun 2013
How to Determine Fair Market Value of a House
By Derrick Smith On 21 June 2013 In Blog
If you are looking to buy or sell a house in Canada, then it is advised that you check its fair market value before anything else. Remember, you do not want to make the mistake of paying
21 Jun 2013
How to Write a Tenant Complaint Letter
By Derrick Smith On 21 June 2013 In Blog
When planning to rent an apartment, one needs to be very thorough before moving in and make sure that everything is in order; however, it is possible that you might face issues later on, related to repair
21 Jun 2013
Buying Land to Build a House
By Derrick Smith On 21 June 2013 In Blog
In Canada the costs between building and an existing home are fairly close. However, building your own house gives you the advantage of choosing your own floor plan, and all the furnishing. The land on which you want to build the house holds the most
21 Jun 2013
How to Find Apartments for Rent
By Derrick Smith On 21 June 2013 In Blog
You can easily find a wide variety of apartments for rent in Toronto, Mississauga, Brampton, Scarborough, North York, East York, Etobicoke, York, High Park, Parkdale, etc. You just need to know where to look and in a