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BizTalk: Buffalo real estate, from the eyes of a national banker

Friends, neighbours and the sweet taste of community

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Tax deal approved for Hotel Niagara developer

Longtime industries fear cost of nearby housing

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CMHC wants to make it easier for self-employed Canadians to get a mortgage

Canada Mortgage Trends

Saskatchewan’s permanently disabled students to benefit from new loan

Will province's new down payment loan program turn more renters into home buyers?

What a $1 million home looks like in Canada this week - Aug. 1 edition

Delinquency rates low for large mortgage loans

Door knocking is a great way for real estate investors to generate leads and find owners who are interested in selling their properties. The concept is simple and it provides investors with the opportunity to speak directly to home owners. Of course, door knocking isn’t for everyone because it can be intimidating and nerve-wracking. One of my investing friends compares door knocking to root canals because she is an introvert and it places her outside of her comfort zone. In my opinion, any personality type can learn how to door knock with some training and by actually doing it.

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One of the best options for passive income is real estate investing, and it is also a prime example of an asset with multiple income streams.

U.S. homebuilding fell to a nine-month low in June and permits declined for a third straight month, dealing a blow to the housing market as it struggles with a dearth of properties available for sale.

One in five American families now consists of adults from different generations grandparents, parents and children, or parents with adult children according to the Pew Research Center. But home-related legalities are still rooted in the days when the nuclear family was the dominant model.

There are some risks involved, but you can make money as long as you play your cards right. If you run in head first without thinking things through, there is a good chance that you’re going to lose it all.

If you spend a few hours watching HGTV, you’ll get the idea it’s easy to transform any old house into a modern masterpiece. But TV producers make the process look much simpler than it is. If you hope to remodel your house successfully, you need a solid plan.

A new report says student loans, high rent, and location preferences are among impediments to Millennial homeownership

As a real estate investor, it’s easy to succumb to the shiny penny syndrome": We focus on the latest and greatest deal, without seeing how this shiny penny fits into our long-term goals. Many successful real estate investors use the "SMART" goal system to plan their pursuits.

Getting a mortgage may seem like climbing Everest, but it's not that tricky and there are ways you can improve your odds.

Find out how to strengthen your mortgage application

It’s the summer moving season and that means stress levels are about to go through the roof. June 30 is considered the busiest moving day of the year, and according to a new survey by BigSteelBox, British Columbians experience more anxiety over moving than other Canadians.

Reader question: We found a home we are very interested in buying. We hear a lot of different opinions about how to check out the neighborhood. Do you have a due-diligence checklist for checking out a block?

The weather is heating up, and so is the real estate market. How can you stay competitive this summer? Here are tips from our Real Deal in Real Estate Pros.

Canada’s housing market has been on a tear for years, but that era may now be over.

Do everything you can in advance

If you're looking to buy a home right now, you might be intimidated or even scared about the whole process. Kari Hawker-Diaz sat down with Misty Maki, Co-Owner of Maki Real Estate, and Ben Draper from Direct Mortgage Corp, to get the scoop on what buyers really need to be doing to ensure they get into their dream home.

Don't let your American dream become a nightmare.

You did it! You flipped your first home, and now the final task has come it's time to sell.

It can be frustrating to play the waiting game in the hope that one of the viewers of your home might get their checkbooks out and commit to buy. Perhaps your property has been on the market for a lot longer than you had anticipated, and you just cannot understand why.

I just accepted an offer for my house. What comes next?

The basics is the perfect place to start when starting to look for your first home

What are your thoughts on the current real estate climate?

Are Canadian homebuyers overstating their income on mortgage loan applications?

Sherman Ragland, author of 7 Steps to Owning Your Own Home, explains, "The biggest financial mistake anyone can make in their lifetime is to rent instead of owning your own home."

Finding the right mortgage deal isn’t always easy and new research from the City regulator suggests many borrowers are getting it wrong. With a mortgage being the most costly regular outgoing for many people, this can be an expensive mistake to make.

There are ways to size up an agent’s record and potential. Check out these seven ways to find a great real estate agent, whether you’re buying or selling a home.

Steady demand. Limited supply. That’s what we are seeing in real estate markets across the country right now. Inventory is particularly tight within the lower price ranges. The starter house is nearly missing in some markets, according to Jessica Lautz, managing director of survey research and communication for the National Association of Realtors.

These days, you can’t flip through your TV channels without seeing another show featuring people buying an investment property or a home to flip. But if you don’t have a big budget, and don’t see a future as a landlord, there are still ways to invest and reap the rewards of real estate returns.

One of the hardest parts of selling your home is all the unknowns: Who will buy your place, and for how much? How long will it take? That uncertainty might make you particularly eager to soak up advice from just about anyone who's willing to share. Problem is, just because your sister or co-worker swear by certain rules that worked for them, it doesn't mean they'll be a magic solution for you, too.