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Two Ways To Invest In Real Estate
Posted October 11, 2011 by Alan F Macdonald
There are two main ways to invest in real estate. And by invest I mean pure investment, with no ulterior motives like shelter for you and your family (see Your Home Is Not An Investment). As with most investments, real estate can be held for the long term, or for a very short time; the [...]
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You Want To Sell Your Home – But Can You?
Posted October 4, 2011 by Alan F Macdonald
So you want to sell your home – but are you actually able to sell it? The fact is, selling a home is not as easy as tidying up and calling your real estate agent. There are many factors that dictate whether you can sell your home beyond just wanting to move. Just like a [...]
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Your Home Is Not An Investment
Posted September 24, 2011 by Alan F Macdonald
People often talk about their homes as investments. And in a sense, they are – with a few major caveats. What you have to remember is that a home is a place to live. That’s the No.1 reason you purchase a home. If you aren’t thinking about that when you are shopping for your next [...]
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Keeping The Elements Where They Belong
Posted September 18, 2011 by Alan F Macdonald
The soul band Earth, Wind & Fire had many top-10 singles in the ‘70s, but the elements earth, fire and water – with their age-old lineup, dirt, sun and rain – will have you singing the blues if you don’t pay heed to the maintenance work your home needs. Besides the physical wear-and-tear your home [...]
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Ensuite (En suite or Attached Bath)
What is an Ensuite (En suite or Attached Bath)? In real estate, an ensuite (en suite or attached bath) is a bathroom that is connected to a bedroom. Most often en suites are attached to master bedrooms, although they may be c...
Half Bath
What is a Half Bath (Half Bathroom)? A half bath is a 2-piece bathroom that has no shower or bathtub – it contains only a sink and a toilet. Real Estate Agent Explains Half Baths Even though a half bath seems to be less of a ...
Full Bath
What is a Full Bath (Full Bathroom)? A full bath is a bathroom or washroom that has a sink, toilet and a shower or bathtub. All homes must have at least one full bath. Real Estate Agent Explains Full Bath On a property listing,...
How To Make Money In Real Estate
There aren’t many ways to make money in the world. You can invest and you can trade time for money, but beyond winning the lottery, there isn’t much else. Real estate is no different – but you don’t need a ton of op...
Style (Property Style)
What Does Style (Property Style) Mean? Each real estate listing has a style or property style stated at the top of the listing. The property style describes the kind of home that is being sold (not to be confused with the prop...