Archive for February, 2010

First Time Home Buyer Tips

February 10, 2010

For the first time home buyer, buying your first home is one of the most exciting things you will ever do. If you have spent years living in apartments, there is nothing more satisfying than owning your own property. The process can be a … Read the rest

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Lessons Learned When Buying Auction Property

February 10, 2010

I’ve always been interested in property, having completed studies in interior design and have had a few lucky purchases when it comes to houses.

I picked up a bargain with my first house, an ex-local authority end terraced place that … Read the rest

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Short Sale Investing: Guidelines on Both a Buyer and a Homeowner’s Perspective

February 10, 2010

The cost of maintaining a real estate property is indeed treated an expense that must be spread over the asset’s useful life even if it depreciates. In real estate, when you shed a sum for maintenance, repairs, and other property … Read the rest

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Avoid Top Ten Mistakes Made by Real Estate Investors

February 10, 2010

Real estate investment is perhaps one of the most lucrative forms of investment today. But it is also equally risk bound especially when one is not well versed with the trends and nuances of the real estate market. So if … Read the rest

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The Truth about Mortgage Rates

February 10, 2010

The best rumors have the longest staying power, and the untruths about the connection between Bank of Canada interest rate cuts and mortgage rates is a prime example. Why? Well, though Bank of Canada interest rate cuts do affect the financial industry, … Read the rest

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