BOOM Interview Spotlight: Eugene Orr
At the heart of the housing market are the real estate professionals that act as a liaison between hot property sellers and buyers. I recently sat down with real estate agent Eugene Orr – a native of Vancouver with a keen eye for the burgeoning Alberta market. We talked about what makes real estate such [...]
US Property Tax Incentives
According to the National Association of Realtors, with reduced home prices and interest rates near historic lows, affordability levels in early 2012 reached their highest point in 42 years. So what are the biggest real estate tax breaks? For most owners and investors the list of major tax write-offs looks like this: 1. Property Taxes. Real [...]
Canadian MLS Innovates
On the back of the National Association of Realtors’ House Price Index (HPI) in the US, the newly launched Canadian Multiple Listing Service (MLS) HPI is now serving Canadian home buyers, sellers and realtors across Montreal, Toronto, Calgary, Vancouver and the Fraser Valley. Although Fraser Valley and Greater Vancouver have had an HPI in place since [...]
Resale or Pre-Construction Condo?
Condos are rising in popularity as baby boomers make the foray into hassle-free housing and new immigrants look for more affordable housing. With both resale and pre-construction condos available, which is the better investment? The article taken from the Globe and Mail suggests that what really counts is that the investor does their due diligence [...]
The Essential Real Estate Investment Team
We have all heard the phrase, “two heads are better than one.” When it comes to real estate investment, having the right team of professionals walk you through the myriad of steps involved is not only better than doing it alone – it is absolutely essential. Three key professionals who will enhance your real estate [...]
