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vancouver real estate: Real Estate Info for Non-Resident of Canada - 02/24/07 03:17 PM
Richmond BC Canada - Are you a foreign investor or non-resident of Canada?
If you are a US resident, here's good news for you:
U.S. residents who are looking to purchase a second/vacation home in Canada for their personal use may now qualify for financing. There are Canadian banks and/or lenders who could offer home financing or mortgages to qualified buyers, with 65% loan-to-value ratio (first $500,000) and 60% (balance).
Initial investment or downpayment usually 35% to 40% (from own resources) will be required to purchase a property. Likewise, included in the qualifying criteria are good credit history (report obtained from US credit bureau) and employment or proof … (0 comments)
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vancouver real estate: Real Estate, A Complex Process in the Consumer's World - 02/24/07 01:08 PM
Richmond BC Canada - In this consumers' world, real estate and mortgages like any other products or services are geared toward satifying clients' needs. In fact, every marketing effort of every real estate professional is focused on listening and seeing to it that every question a buyer or seller has is somehow answered, or if possible referred to, through network of licensed professional referrals: realtors, mortgage brokers, lawyers, accountants, appraisers, home inspectors, interior decorators, electricians and host of other professionals.
Real estate is a complex world in terms of the process of buying and selling. It is imperative that clients seek independent advice. In BC … (2 comments)
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vancouver real estate: Searching a Home via Internet - 02/24/07 12:18 PM
Richmond, BC, Canada - Searching for properties via internet is the "in thing" today. In fact, some people would rather look up various real estate web sites prior to deciding and working with a realtor. And why not? Almost everyone has access to the net. Gone are the days when buyers will have to seek information via the long route.
This avenue doesn't just benefit the general users but the realtors as well. Sellers are given information by their listing realtor as to how the home will be marketed. Property listings are popularly promoted through the MLS (Multiple Listing Service), interactive agent's networks and brokers'/realtor's … (0 comments)
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vancouver real estate: First Step to Owning a Home in BC, Get Pre-Approved! - 01/21/07 09:33 AM
Richmond, British Columbia, Canada - The first-time home buyers are almost always enthusiastic and excited about the fact that perhaps by viewing different homes or hopping from one house to another, could be a good start to having an idea what sort of home they can invest or live in.
I don't have anything against this step. After all, there may be some people who could afford to put down a good and substantial initial outlay on the property they are buying. I guess, the idea here is, as long as you are doing financial self-assessment, you know where you are at and what your options are.
However, … (3 comments)
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vancouver real estate: Central Richmond Home in the Moffatt Neighbourhood - 01/21/07 08:28 AM
Richmond, British Columbia, Canada - Good news for anyone who has been fascinated by the convenience and positive ambience of the Central Richmond, Greater Vancouver, BC.
Our company Multiple Realty had just listed a one-bedroom apartment in the popular Brigantine Square. Hence, the invitation goes to anybody to see the opportunity to own, live or invest in this very well kept property in the heart of Richmond.
An excellent investment indeed as it is for sure a prime location and few steps to amenities like exercise/recreation room and sauna/steam room. Not to mention the proximity benefits which include shopping mall (Richmond Centre), Minoru Park, public swimming pool, library, … (0 comments)
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vancouver real estate: BC Home Sellers Info - Why Seek an Advice - 01/02/07 08:40 PM
Richmond, British Columbia, Canada - Home selling could be as rewarding as home owning. However, reasons and decision-factors vary.
When you own a property, some of the significant motivations for buying are: pride of ownership, investment value through equity and freedom from dealing with landlords. While some of the reasons for putting your home on the market could be: relocation or move, availing funds through equity or change in marital status. Of course, other personal reasons may exist.
Apparently many people find home selling to be a critical, tedious, long process to go through. It may be a difficult territory as there are certain questions to ask that one … (0 comments)
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