A recent survey by Abacus Data stated that one-third of non-homeowners in Ontario have given up on ever owning property; another 26 per cent are pessimistic.
Compounding returns is what makes income properties an effective wealth-generating option for investors. Unfortunately, the effects of mistakes made when buying and holding can compound, dragging-down performance.
When deciding where to buy income properties there must be careful thought given not just to the tenants presently in the market area, but also the tenants that can be expected in the years to come
Sometimes being in the property game brings more challenges than just broken fixtures and fittings. Sometimes the real challenge can be getting involved and dealing with people's personal lives.
Outsourcing core functions to a reputable property management company is an easy and affordable way for an investor to ensure that their property remains in great condition
Vancouver-based Vivienne decided to research other options when she grew disillusioned with her property management company
Max took on all of the responsibilities of property management himself and, although it was time consuming, he decided not to dip into his profits to pay for management services
Jeff Belanger from HOS Financial talks to CREW about some of the most attractive opportunities in the current market
Established rent-to-own programs are becoming a more attractive investment strategy for both new and seasoned Investors
The latest changes to Canadian mortgage guidelines could represent a good opportunity to strengthen portfolios
Canadian home sales have tapered off their Q1 peak but that doesn’t mean every segment of the market has softened. As the buying frenzy has subsided, the condo market is seeing an increase.
More than a tenth of homeowners in Vancouver, Toronto and Montreal own multiple properties, according to a Royal LePage survey of 1,500 Canadians.
According to Amy Assaad, a broker with Royal LePage Du Cartier, there’s a more pragmatic reason luxury buyers, whether local, national or international, are flocking to Montreal.
Read what Royce Mendes, executive director and senior economist at CIBC Capital Markets, has to say about the economy awakening from their long pandemic-induced slumbers.
Condo insurance premiums shot up 27% in B.C., 16% in Alberta and 9% in Ontario compared to the same quarter in 2020. Read more about the report from LowestRates.ca
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