If you own a Guelph rental property that needs some repairs or renovations, be sure not to fall into the trap of overspending. With tenant turnover, higher foot traffic and the occasional mishap, [...]
Ontario landlords will be able to increase rents for their tenants in 2014 – but not by much. In 2014, the maximum rental increase will be 0.8 per cent.
If you own Guelph rental properties and intend to self-manage them, you’re going to need a bit of help to stay on top of the many issue that come up. Fortunately, there are loads of great [...]
Whether or not paying down your mortgage quickly is in your best interests is a conversation that you should have with the financial experts who are advising you. From my point of view, it always [...]
Early in my real estate career, I hosted a public open house for a colleague’s listing. I arrived, opened the lockbox, and before I even had the key in the door, I got a whiff of that [...]
There is no shortage of buyers interested in purchasing a distressed property in Guelph. In fact, I field inquiries about bank-owned properties on a regular basis. It’s hardly a surprise; [...]
It’s not always easy being a Real Estate Agent. As Realtors, we are faced with fairly routine negativity about the profession. Realtors are greedy or lazy or a bunch of liars… [...]
Many home buyers and investors ask me about buying bank-owned properties in Guelph. Often, I’m asked if there are Foreclosures for sale in Guelph – and how to buy them. In reality, [...]
I’ve already written about the importance of getting a mortgage pre-approval when you are in the market to buy a home in Guelph. Now… how to prepare for that first meeting with a [...]