Podcast Episode 50: “Cornerstones Program.“ In Edmonton, AB, we have a program where homeowners can get a loan from the City to put in or fix up a secondary rental suite. The difficulty is that the City then puts a caveat on the title to ensure that their requirements are met. This can complicate selling, … Continue reading Caveats on Title

Podcast Episode 50: “Cornerstones Program.“ In Edmonton, AB, we have a program where homeowners can get a loan from the City to put in or fix up a secondary rental suite. The difficulty is that the City then puts a caveat on the title to ensure that their requirements are met. This can complicate selling, … Continue reading Caveats on Title

Podcast Episode 49: “Nailing It Down.“ When an inspection reveals problems with a potential property, these need to be fully resolved—even when they seem like they might be OK. Before removing conditions from, make sure to nail down issues so that they are 100%. Close or sort of isn’t good enough! Download the audio file … Continue reading Inspection Issues

Podcast Episode 49: “Nailing It Down.“ When an inspection reveals problems with a potential property, these need to be fully resolved—even when they seem like they might be OK. Before removing conditions from, make sure to nail down issues so that they are 100%. Close or sort of isn’t good enough! Download the audio file … Continue reading Inspection Issues

Podcast Episode 48: “Plan B.“ Money and financing are essential parts of any real estate transaction. Always make sure to have a backup in order to make sure that you can still close a deal… just in case your first choice for financing dissolves! Download the audio file HERE and the text/handout HERE. (control click … Continue reading Plan B $$$

Podcast Episode 48: “Plan B.“ Money and financing are essential parts of any real estate transaction. Always make sure to have a backup in order to make sure that you can still close a deal… just in case your first choice for financing dissolves! Download the audio file HERE and the text/handout HERE. (control click … Continue reading Plan B $$$

Podcast Episode 47: “Lender Lessons.“ Let’s look at five different aspects of ensuring financial success for your real estate business. Banks like things plain and simple. You need to deal with conditions on a mortgage and names on the title before you can close. Make triple sure you are unconditional before removing ‘subject to’ from … Continue reading Mortgage Madness

Podcast Episode 47: “Lender Lessons.“ Let’s look at five different aspects of ensuring financial success for your real estate business. Banks like things plain and simple. You need to deal with conditions on a mortgage and names on the title before you can close. Make triple sure you are unconditional before removing ‘subject to’ from … Continue reading Mortgage Madness

Podcast Episode 46: “Current Realities.“ Lending policy changes, as does the interpretation of existing rules and regulations. Make sure you stay on top of the current situation with your lender, the government, and market conditions. Download the audio file HERE and the text/handout HERE. (control click or right click + save as). Financing Facts: Current … Continue reading Financing Facts

Podcast Episode 46: “Current Realities.“ Lending policy changes, as does the interpretation of existing rules and regulations. Make sure you stay on top of the current situation with your lender, the government, and market conditions. Download the audio file HERE and the text/handout HERE. (control click or right click + save as). Financing Facts: Current … Continue reading Financing Facts