http://blog.text4homes.com The Modern Way to Buy and Sell Real Estate in Canada Fri, 02 Nov 2007 13:10:55 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Halloween is here and the urge to uncover the paranormal is stronger than ever. Canada is no stranger to spooks, ghosts and apparitions, as these real life haunted houses will show. The Customs House (Hamilton, Ontario) This Victorian era House is a testament to classical architecture and has been ... http://blog.text4homes.com/5-real-haunted-houses-in-canada/ There are real estate horror stories, such as the one recounted in “The Tale of Two Mortgages” and those that Jerry Fowler share in his real estate horror collection, and then there are Spooky Halloween Real Estate Stories. Here are several spine-tingling tales from British Columbia real estate agents ... http://blog.text4homes.com/creepy-real-estate-stories-from-the-coast/ Our dollar is doing well and the Canadian Real Estate market is booming. Knowing intuitively that things tend to balance themselves out, and that the U.S. Real Estate was doing well before crashing, well, it’s hard not to worry a bit. Are we safe from incurring the same subprime mortgage ... http://blog.text4homes.com/us-housing-doom-spreading-to-canada/ Is this your first time renting property? Convincing prospective tenants to make their new home from your real estate rental may seem like a daunting task, but there are several key points new landlords can consider when jumping into the competitive renter’s market. Present a clean and tidy space. ... http://blog.text4homes.com/10-tips-for-first-time-landlords/ Worlds Best Real Estate Scams V.1: The "Fake Estate Agent" This 3 minute video is one in a collection of online videos that focus on educating real estate buyers and sellers on the various cons and scams that have made a fool of many new and experienced home buyers. This one ... http://blog.text4homes.com/worlds-best-real-estate-scams-v1-the-fake-estate-agent/ In less than a weeks time the wildfires across southern California region have caused officials to call for the evacuation of over 250 000 residents. There are now 16 fire hot spots across the vast state. Nearly 600 homes and 100 commercial buildings have been destroyed in southern California, most in ... http://blog.text4homes.com/california-fires-force-over-250-000-home-owners-to-evacuate/ Liam and Judy got themselves into a pickle. They needed to relocate for Liam’s job and decided to buy real estate in Ottawa first, then put up their Toronto home for sale. They made this decision based on the fact that the company was offering to cover moving expenses only. ... http://blog.text4homes.com/real-estate-horror-story-the-tale-of-two-mortgages/ This is an important question whether you are buying a new home and want to make sure you're not overpaying, or preparing to sell real estate and want to increase the value of your property. If you remember, we addressed this subject in an earlier post, “Do Home Improvements Really ... http://blog.text4homes.com/how-much-are-your-home-renovations-worth/ In “7 Ways to Sell Your Home Fast,” we offered some home decorating advice to make your home look bigger and better. Number 3 suggested good lighting: let more natural light in and brighten up dark corners. However, there’s more to `good lighting’ than this simplified piece of advice. So we ... http://blog.text4homes.com/lure-buyers-with-lighting/ The following is a selection of the most popular beliefs concerning the real estate market. Gathered from various North American real estate professionals, these myths are debunked and explained for you to help in your real estate pursuits. Are any of these assumptions stopping you from buying or selling real estate? ... http://blog.text4homes.com/10-real-estate-myths/