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21 Jun 2013
How to Avoid Inheritance Tax
By Derrick Smith On 21 June 2013 In Blog
First of all, you should know that Canada does not have any inheritance tax. Instead, the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) handles the estate as a sale, except for when the estate is inherited by the spouse or
21 Jun 2013
Real Estate Investment in Canada
By Derrick Smith On 21 June 2013 In Blog
If you are planning to invest in Canadian real estate, you are in luck, as Canadian laws are considerably liberal regarding real estate investment. The first positive is that you don’t need to be a Canadian citizen
21 Jun 2013
Sample Real Estate Sales Contract
By Derrick Smith On 21 June 2013 In Blog
When finalising any deal in real estate you are required to sign a contract which will make the transaction legal. The real estate contract is not complicated and you can easily fill it on your own or
21 Jun 2013
How to Finance Real Estate Development
By Derrick Smith On 21 June 2013 In Blog
Real estate development is an easy way to make a profit, here all you need to do is buy a real estate with a low value, then develop it and later sell it for a profit. Canada’s
21 Jun 2013
Closing a Commercial Real Estate Deal
By Derrick Smith On 21 June 2013 In Blog
Closing a commercial real estate deal can be a very difficult and frustrating task, which takes new real estate agents months to master. Usually these new agents burn out on the profession before tasting any success. To
20 Jun 2013
Do you Need a Lawyer to Buy a House?
By Derrick Smith On 20 June 2013 In Blog
Practically speaking it is not compulsory to need a lawyer when buying a house as this can be done between you, a real estate agent and the seller. However, if you want your agreement to be flawless
20 Jun 2013
How to Find a Good Real Estate Agent
By Derrick Smith On 20 June 2013 In Blog
If you are planning to buy or sell property, finding a qualified real estate agent will help you go through the process without any issues. Instead of wasting your time by planning on how to sell your
20 Jun 2013
How to File a Complaint Against a Real Estate Agent
By Derrick Smith On 20 June 2013 In Blog
If a consumer feels he was offered a bad deal by a particular real estate agent, he or she has every right to hold the agent accountable and file a complaint against the individual with the Real
19 Jun 2013
How to Organize your Garage
By Derrick Smith On 19 June 2013 In Blog
Mostly we pile up so many things in our garages that when the time comes to using them, either we cannot find them or are too lazy to search for them. With bikes, car tools and other
19 Jun 2013
How to Build a Waterfall Pond
By Derrick Smith On 19 June 2013 In Blog
Artificially constructed waterfall ponds enhance the outlook of your residence and give it an exotic touch. These waterfall ponds give your surrounding a more natural look and are fast becoming popular landscape features. Choosing a location The
19 Jun 2013
Refinance Mortgage with Bad Credit
By Derrick Smith On 19 June 2013 In Blog
The first and the most important thing to remember when refinancing, is to save enough money for the closing costs and all other fees. When you refinance a mortgage with bad credit, it actually becomes a second
19 Jun 2013
How to Design Front Elevation of House
By Derrick Smith On 19 June 2013 In Blog
Home elevation is perhaps the most important aspect of your house as it has a direct impact on the rest of the design. If the elevation is not impressive, rest assured it will overshadow the rest of
19 Jun 2013
Creating your Own House Plans
By Derrick Smith On 19 June 2013 In Blog
Owning a house is everyone’s dream, and what better way to make your dream come true by actually creating your own house plans instead of hiring someone else to do it for you? When it comes to
16 Jun 2013
How to Add Someone to Your Mortgage
By Derrick Smith On 16 June 2013 In Blog
If you add someone to your mortgage then you and him/her will be mutually responsible for the home loan. Both of you will also share equal rights in the property and its value. Usually when people enter
14 Jun 2013
Marketing Plans for Condominium Sales
By Derrick Smith On 14 June 2013 In Blog
Selling or renting out a property is always a tricky business, and if you are not careful, your property can end up staying in the market for too long, which will make it lose its worth and
14 Jun 2013
How to Negotiate a Price for a Condominium
By Derrick Smith On 14 June 2013 In Blog
For people who have just graduated from college or those who are looking to downsize their living arrangements, condominiums are perfect residences. However, one thing which you should know is that condominiums come with extra costs, which
14 Jun 2013
How to Rent Out a Condominium
By Derrick Smith On 14 June 2013 In Blog
Renting out a condominium can be very rewarding financially, since condos are in hot demand and easily rented out on good rates; however, before you jump into renting out a condominium, you need to thoroughly have the
14 Jun 2013
How to Buy a Bank Owned Condominium
By Derrick Smith On 14 June 2013 In Blog
It is common practice that when a condominium goes into foreclosure, the owner of the condominium is given a short period of time in which he or she can pay the debt and continue to reside in
14 Jun 2013
Avoiding Basement Flooding
By Derrick Smith On 14 June 2013 In Blog
While basements are a blessing during the summers because of the cold temperatures down there, maintaining basements is a tough job, requiring vigilance and hard work. The biggest issue that house owners face is the flooding of
14 Jun 2013
How to Finance a House Flip
By Derrick Smith On 14 June 2013 In Blog
The biggest problem for people wanting to house flip is obtaining the financing for their deals. The major confusion many face is in deciding whether it would be better to find a deal or get hold of