LOOKING BEYOND THE PRICE! - 01/23/09 09:16 PM
What pops in your mind when you think of any Real Estate contract or transaction?  The price, right?  It's the critical term, but far from being the only important factor to be considered by Buyers or Sellers.  There are costs, finances, and consequences to consider.
Typical costs include commissions, inspections, and legal fees. And so on. 
Your Realtor should firmly negotiate and explain who pays for what.Also pay close attention to conveyances of personal property, such as some appliances, lighting or window treatments, or furnishing.  Avoid argument and further negotiation by assuring there is zero confusion about what is included in … (0 comments)

WHY BUYING A HOME IS A GOOD IDEA - 01/05/09 02:55 PM
WHY BUYING A HOME IS A GOOD IDEA
The Best Investment
As a fairly general rule, homes appreciate about four or five percent a year. Some years will be more, some less. The figure will vary from neighbourhood to neighbourhood. Ladner is not White Rock and Cloverdale is not Queensborough.
Five percent may not seem like that much at first. Stocks, at times J, appreciate much more, and it appears you could easily earn over the same return with a very safe investment in treasury bills or bonds. However, if you take a second look...
Presumably, if you bought a $200,000- … (0 comments)

 

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