Real estate blog entries tagged with canadian buyers

Blog entries tagged with "canadian buyers":

canadian buyers: Fannie Mae & Freddie Mac - 09/09/08 10:14 PM

You've heard by now that on Sunday the 7th of September the federal government essentially took over control of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, the two main GSEs (government sponsored enterprises) charged with making money available in the secondary mortgage market so our financial world can turn round and round.
Here's … (0 comments)

canadian buyers: Canadian buyers are heading for the Sunbelt! - 09/05/08 09:08 AM

All real estate is local. That is the mantra for most real estate professionals. Indeed, the majority of buyers – whether they purchase a home as a primary residence, a vacation home, or an investment property – take location into account when making that home buying decision. And … (1 comments)

canadian buyers: Why are International Real Estate Investors Buying U.S. Properties? - 08/26/08 09:11 AM

The weakening US Dollar and declining home values are discouraging for Americans homeowners. However, for international real estate investors, these conditions present opportunity. The National Association of Realtors (NAR) recently released the 2008 NAR Profile of International Home Buying Activity.
"NAR estimates that between 150,000 and 190,000 homes were sold to foreign nationals … (2 comments)

canadian buyers: We have to Get the Downpayment Message out to Buyers - 07/03/08 09:51 PM

Aloha:
In this post sub-prime market the number one obstacle I've run into is the lack of education to the general public about down payments on loans.
Most lenders are now requiring 3% down for programs and I deal with buyers rountinely who come to me to buy a home and … (5 comments)

canadian buyers: "The British Are Coming!" - 07/01/08 05:13 PM

It's been 233 years since Paul Revere's famous "Midnight Ride" from Boston to Concord. He warned the colonists and Minutemen, “The British are coming.” Minutemen were citizen soldiers in the American colonies who were ready to fight the British troops at a "minute's" notice during the years before the American … (0 comments)

canadian buyers: Second Home Buyers in Gilbert Arizona - 06/12/08 04:22 PM

Gilbert Arizona is experiencing a flood of second home buyers, and for very good reason. This post will discuss the benefits of owning a second home in Gilbert, AZ and another post will discuss some specific communities that work well for vacation homes and second homes.
A large percentage of our … (0 comments)

canadian buyers: Canadian Buyers?? Slow on Down!! - 04/29/08 02:29 PM

True to form, the powers that be continue to tighten lending parameters...even for our Canadian friends to the
north:(
In one month's time the generous offerings of one of our lenders have been slashed, cut and constrained to the
point that...well, they just try to take all of the fun out of … (1 comments)

canadian buyers: REALTOR as Trusted Advisor: Get Beyond the Lender Greed Factor - 04/28/08 12:43 PM

Beyond Greedy LendersAre your clients surprised that mortgage interest rates are climbing higher? You can position yourself as a trusted advisor by not parroting the "greed" factor. Instead, become acquainted with specific world events that are causing the trouble. Here are a few things to keep an eye on:
The US Dollar … (10 comments)

canadian buyers: Canadian Buyers?? Come on Down!! - 04/02/08 12:39 PM

Canadian Nationals looking to purchase property in Sunny Florida have financing waiting for them!! You can obtain 75% LTV purchase financing with little more than a:
PULSE
PASSPORT
PEN
Contact me directly and I will provide further details as part of a personal consultation that will address your financing wants and needs!
Take advantage of low prices … (0 comments)

canadian buyers: Canadian Buyers Purchasing in Southwest Florida - 03/25/08 02:06 PM

Hi tell me what you have found helpful either from a buyers perspective or from the realtors perspective working with our neighbors from the North. I would appreciate any insight at all... … (0 comments)

canadian buyers: Useful Tips on Getting Great Exchange Rates for Your Canadian Buyers - 03/17/08 07:56 PM

As a follow up to my previous blog posts, this Canadian buyer movement keeps on rolling... I was quoted again in the Star Bulletin last week. Believe it or not, some are saying the "new Japanese" J I don't think their purchasing power will be anywhere like the Japanese of the … (0 comments)

canadian buyers: More Canadian Interest in Hawaii Real Estate - 03/03/08 08:42 PM

As a follow up to my last posting, there is still evidence of more Canadians interested in Hawaii. In the Star Bulletin the other day it said that Canadian visitors continued to boost our tourism growing by 27.7% from a year ago! That also helped boost visitor spending to its largest … (2 comments)

canadian buyers: Canadian buyers come on down! Palm Beach County is the place to be! - 02/20/08 08:58 AM

The Canadian dollar is up and the U.S. dollar is down so we are seeing more Canadian buyers, rightfully so! If you are an agent in Canada keep Northern Palm Beach County in mind for your clients. I will gladly sign a referral form and show your clients everything that we … (1 comments)

canadian buyers: Combine Deals to Be Had with the Strong Value of the Canadian Dollar and What Do You Get? - 01/25/08 11:00 PM

Answer: Canadians buying homes in Phoenix like hotcakes!
Last week the Calgary Herald ran a couple of articles featuring Phoenix-area real estate agent Bob Stahl (that’s me) talking about how Canadians’ interest in Phoenix-area real estate has picked up. Their interest is bolstered by the deals that can be found … (1 comments)

canadian buyers: Thank God For the Rich Canadians! Buying Real Estate in Arizona - 01/06/08 09:21 PM

5 afternoons of Open Houses have produced Canadian buyers - 60% of the Buyers from Western Canada! Who knows they may outpace the Californians in 2008!
When you think of real estate agents in Arizona - or need the name of the Best in the business anywhere in the world ask Tish … (0 comments)

canadian buyers: Effective Web marketing to European consumers? - 12/06/07 11:19 AM

Last night, watching the sunset with my family, I realized that we were the only Americans enjoying the great view. English, German, Canadian accents were all that I heard. Our tourist season has started earl this year. The local press has highlighted the booming tourism sector, and the recession in the … (1 comments)

canadian buyers: Canada to Maui - 11/16/07 01:35 AM

Aloha:I'm calling this one Canada to Maui or Oh Canada for short. The Canadian currency was looking good to the dollar and my phone started to ring. Canadians were excited at the prospect of Maui Real Estate. Then the lenders got involved and that ended that thought. 20% or more down … (0 comments)