Muskoka Real Estate I saw ads in muskoka‘s small-town newspapers for years before I realized exactly what was going on. They were always the same: A Muskoka cottage for sale with 5% down and payments of 1% of the purchase price. It might be a three bedroom home for $190,000, for example, with $9,500 down ...…
If you really want the best deals in investment properties, you have to increase your odds by finding more deals. Who is more likely to get a cheap apartment building, an investor that looks through the MLS listings and calls it a day, or the one that uses ten resources? Here are the ten: 1. ...…
With oil and natural gas prices, stoking terror of long, cold and and expensive winters, a renewed interest in keeping heating costs under control has has been sparked. Homeowner’s have an ignited passion in understanding energy saving methods. If you’re in this boat, stuck in cold waters, here are some tips for energy saving tricks ...…
So you are the proud owner of a Muskoka real estate vacation home – congratulations. But just as with your own home, a Muskoka vacation home needs a lot of tender loving care. Who is going to look after it when you are away? And, perhaps, how is it going to pay its own way? ...…
Do all the creative financing techniques you hear about really work? Yes, actually. They probably have all worked somewhere for someone at least once. The point isn’t if they will all work for you. The point is to know what is possible, so you can find your own creative ways to invest in real estate. ...…
You see a lot of articles and books about how to make money “real estate flipping.” Perhaps you’re heard radio or television news reports about the illegalities of flipping real estate. Maybe you’ve seen the late-night infomercials promising you easy overnight fortunes. What’s the truth about making money flipping real estate? First, real estate flipping ...…
What is the primary reason for success most people have that seems to elude unsuccessful people? Goal setting is the primary reason for success. Lack of proper planning is the number one reason for failure. Proper goal setting involves setting a business plan in place for your life. Too many people this doesn’t sound fun ...…
Buying your own home is one of the largest purchases you will ever make. What should you do to get ready? The key to a successful home purchase is making your choice through your finances, not your emotions. This takes research and patience. Here are five steps that can help you make a good decision. ...…
The many ways of making money with real estate include not only the various types of property. Of course you can make money with land, apartment buildings, homes, commercial buildings and more. But with whatever type of real estate, there are different ways you’ll make your profits. Some of those ways, and how to maximize ...…
Finding a diamond in the rough could help you get some fast equity. Look beyond the curb appeal to find a real hidden treasure. As a real estate buyer, you have a tremendous opportunity for finding great deals if you look past curb appeal. There is a lot of talk by real estate professionals and ...…
