When you’re buying a house, there’s always the possibility that you’ll find an old grow house on your search. Unfortunately, the signs can be very hard to spot. Before a grow house goes on the market, it should be extensively renovated to correct the problems, but sometimes the only corrections are cosmetic. Here are some… Continue reading Marijuana Grow Houses
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Housing Bubble or Housing Balloon?
Since Monday, there has been a lot of talk in the real estate industry about BMO’s latest report on Canada’s housing market. First, let’s get some definitions out of the way. The word “bubble” has been used a lot since the recession started a couple years ago. But what does it mean? Basically, the value… Continue reading Housing Bubble or Housing Balloon?
A Picture is Worth 1000 Words
You’ve seen the listings on realtor.ca. The ones with photos that are dark, off-centre, fuzzy, maybe with dirty dishes in the sink…you know what I’m talking about! Some listings don’t have any photos at all!!! Check out Hooked on Houses for a variety of incredibly terrible MLS photos 🙂 You may think that if you… Continue reading A Picture is Worth 1000 Words
Student Housing in Barrie
There is definitely a stigma attached to student housing. Some investors shy away from that market due to the high turnover rate and the idea that students will damage the property. There’s a new reality, and investors should take note. In Barrie, there has been a lot of discussion surrounding the rentals around Georgian College.… Continue reading Student Housing in Barrie
Facing Multiple Offers
First, let’s define a multiple offer. It is a situation in which more than one buyer is interested in a property and offers the seller an Agreement of Purchase and Sale which includes price, inclusions, terms, closing date, conditions, etc. Working with multiple offers is a very emotional process for both buyers and sellers, but… Continue reading Facing Multiple Offers