: Calculating the REAL costs of Home Ownership
While home ownership can be rewarding and financially smart, you need to be aware of the real costs. By calculating the costs of buying your own home and maintaining it, you will be much better prepared for owning your property and better able to enjoy it....

: Sourcing a Good Foreclosure Deal
Some homes may be in a state of disrepair due to neglect by previous owners. In some cases, anger and frustration at the impending loss of their home caused the owner to punch holes in the walls or otherwise damage the property....

: Worry-Free Calgary Condo
Over 60% of major builders are also offering perks that include free parking and reduction in mortgage rates. Experts feel that these incentives are not enough and lower price per square foot may be what it takes to boost sales to the levels they require. ...

: Buying a Home to Share with Your Elderly Parent
Take into account the needs of everyone in the family, including your own; care-giving is an exhausting job so make sure that you have private space for yourself as well....

: Extension of the Home Buyer Tax Credit for Some
The Home Buyer Tax Credit was created to encourage first-time home buyers to purchase their first home and is calculated as 10% of the home’s purchase price up to $8000. By taking advantage of this tax credit, new home owners now have a financial advantage that can make home ownership that much easier. It’s like having one’s closing costs and taxes for the year paid for with a bit left over....

: Things to know while investing in Mexico Real Estate
If you are a savvy investor, you will know that diversification is the way to go. Thus, instead of putting all your money in US properties, it may be a good idea to try investing in Mexican Real Estat...

: Buying a Home With a VA Mortgage: What You Should Know
In an ideal world it was be easy for any deserving buyer to purchase a home, but in reality there are rules and regulations that go along with any purchase that requires a loan to complete. When you accept that the AV mortgage restrictions are in place to not only protect the home buyer but also the mortgage lender, the rules become a little more understandable and acceptable. ...

: Why Puerto Vallarta Condo is the Preferred Choice of Smart Investors
The Puerto Vallarta Real Estate market has been one of the most preferred areas of Mexico in the past few years. The real estate in Puerto Vallarta has seen strong demand even in tough economic condit...

: Successfully Buying a Pet-Friendly Condo
It's best to be aware that even in an area that allows pets, there can be some big problems going on with pets that you might not immediately see. If neighbours are upset about dog or cat feces in common areas or pets being allowed to roam free, there will be some hard feelings about pets in general in the complex; you may want to decide to not buy into this kind of environment. ...

: Hazards of Living in a Golf Community
Living in a golf community is the dream for many active retirees, and there are plenty of options to choose from. It pays in the long run to do your due diligence to make sure that your swing (decision) won’t cost you a stroke or two in your game of life. ...