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20 Jun 2013

How to Make Money from Property Development

Property development requires a few things if you want to be successful at it and profit in a big way – you need to be thoroughly talented at the process of buying and selling property, you need
20 Jun 2013

How to Become a Real Estate Appraiser

Becoming a real estate appraiser in Canada can be a difficult task, as the requirements are steep and standards are high. In order to become a home appraiser, you need to have certain academic qualifications, undergo training,
20 Jun 2013

How to Cancel a Real Estate Contract

Contracts are generally legally binding, and cannot be taken lightly – however, they can be terminated under certain conditions. In real estate, there are two basic types of contracts – the contract you sign with your agent
20 Jun 2013

Buying and Flipping Real Estate

Flipping a house means buying a property cheap, at below market price, increasing its resale value, and then selling it fast to obtain profit. Flipping might not seem like a profitable venture given the current financial crisis
20 Jun 2013

How to Get Real Estate License in Canada

While dealing with the buying and selling of houses might not seem like too difficult a task, a lot goes into becoming a licensed real estate representative, particularly in Canada, where the standards are extremely high. In
20 Jun 2013

How to do Electrical Wiring in a House

Given the amounts of safety hazards and risks that are involved, most of which can be life-threatening, it is best to leave electrical wiring to the experts. However, if you are bent upon doing it yourself, make
20 Jun 2013

How to Decorate a Virtual House

Having bought your dream house, you will now need to get down to the task of decorating it – however, while you might have the perfect vision in your mind, there is always the risk that it
20 Jun 2013

How to Become a Home Decor Consultant

Home design and decorating is a great way to enhance home spaces by increasing their visual appeal and maximizing their comfort and functionality. If you have an eye for depth, and enjoy executing home decorating projects to
20 Jun 2013

Increasing the Resale Value of House

More than being a safe haven where you live, a house is also an investment which you can cash in on in the future should you ever choose to sell it. The higher the value of your
20 Jun 2013

How to Market a Real Estate Company

Like any other business, a real estate company needs to be marketed cleverly and to full effect in order to draw in the customers so you can start establishing a loyal clientele and earning a name for
20 Jun 2013

List of Top Mortgage Lenders in Canada

It is essential to establish a relationship of mutual trust with your mortgage lender – since you will be paying the lender monthly, for a long period of time, it is important to partner with someone who
19 Jun 2013

Hidden Costs of Refinancing your Mortgage

Many people opt to refinance their mortgage because it seems like an ideal source of financing if you are looking to renovate your home, send your children to college, or consolidate debt. A mortgage can be refinanced
19 Jun 2013

Modern Home Interior Design Ideas

Modern, contemporary interior design is characterized by elegance, spaciousness, and minimalism. Displaying an appreciation for sleek designs and accessories, and a desire to forego motifs and their excessive use, modern interior design is striking without being over-powering
19 Jun 2013

Home Decor Trends for 2013

Much like the trends on the runway, home decor trends change from year to year. When it comes to designing the interior of your, the home purchasing process starts to look like it was an easy task.
19 Jun 2013

Security Deposit Rental Agreement

A security deposit is an important matter when it comes to the relationship between a landlord and tenant, as an alarming number of disputes arise over the security deposit. Simply put, the security deposit is money or
19 Jun 2013

How Can I Buy a House without a Deposit

Buying a house without having to put in any down payment sounds too good to be true, and the unfortunate truth is that it is. No money down mortgages, also known as zero down mortgages, are now
19 Jun 2013

Reasons to Move Out of Home

Moving from one home to another is not an uncommon practice, and an average Canadian family moves 4.5 to 5.5 times in their lifetime, spending roughly $150,000 on moving costs. However, the costs and expenses do not
19 Jun 2013

When to Refinance your Mortgage

Refinancing a mortgage refers to the process of paying off an existing mortgage loan by taking a new home loan. The main advantage of refinancing a mortgage is that it helps save money, but this isn’t always the case.
19 Jun 2013

How to Build a Commercial Building

Developing and building on commercial property is very different from building a house on a residential plot. It can take months and even years to build a commercial building, and the time duration depends entirely on the
19 Jun 2013

How to Design House Shutters

Designed to add to the curb appeal of a house, and enhance the look of the exterior by adding a pop of color to the windows, shutters serve multiple purposes. In addition to aesthetic appeal, they can