QUOTE (RebeccaBryan @ Nov 21 2007, 04:31 PM) I agree with Fay, it`s not that accurate. I put the apartment building in and it was missing the grocery store 1 block away. I hope potential renters don`t use this! Consider what it would take to get a 100% accurate "measure." I`m thinking it`s...

QUOTE (RyanVan @ Nov 21 2007, 02:50 PM) The key is using the notebook. I`m decent at recording my trips, but not as diligent as I should be especially for short jaunts. I leave my notebook on the passenger seat, so it`s always there giving me a guilt trip if I don`t write in it.

QUOTE (seanverret @ Nov 21 2007, 02:43 PM) I think if you can simply push a button for what you're logging, like Boris mentioned, then it'd be a great asset that you could just download to your computer at the end of the year and give to your accountant. My concern would be more about operator...

I can only wonder if this is more work than a simple spiral binder with date, and start and stop KM`s written down on it. Don`t get me wrong, I think GPS`s are great for scouting areas, but I can`t see using it to track milage as a normal course of business.

QUOTE (talno @ Nov 21 2007, 12:28 AM) Two years from now: I am assuming that there must be some rationale to store such as Home Depot, Taco bell and KFC to move in. There are positive developments such as the airport runway extension with negotiations starting with international airlines not to...

QUOTE (RebeccaBryan @ Nov 20 2007, 10:23 AM) That`s Awesome! I just typed in the address for the Apartment building I`m putting an offer in on today. Is there anything that`s not online? And how did you find this. Hi Rebecca - I`m a software developer, and came across this particular service...

This website checks out how `walkable` a location is. This could be useful in help deciding which properties to purchase and creating advertising copy for existing rental properties. http://www.walkscore.com

I would note that, besides milage, the a good GPS can be a huge help navigating a neighborhood you`re scouting, and provide a track of where you`ve for later reference. http://radioworld.ca/ has a good selection of units, and can speak intelligently on the different units. I got my Zumo from...

Here`s an interesting teaser in this `house for rent` ad: * New Audi A4 is included at $1100/month.

QUOTE (Beaupre1 @ Nov 14 2007, 05:24 PM) I have been in touch with my realtor and lawyer to see how we can be protected if we take possession on the 15th. With Tenancy at Will we would take possession and pay rent to the sellers (basically just our mortgage payment) until the probate is...

It`s looking to get a lot nastier before it gets better. From http://realestate.msn.com/Buying/Article_b...6&GT1=10632 As lenders stop making the kind of loans that allow people to buy with small or zero down payments, the housing market could turn out worse than even the most pessimistic...

QUOTE (DonCampbell @ Nov 9 2007, 05:48 PM) Today, of course there is a shift in affordability, average wages couldn`t have jumped the 70+% that property values have in the last 18 months. There is ALWAYS a lag, for obvious reasons. The 33% you focus on is based on 25 year mortgages, now 50%...

Hamilton-area housing starts fall as prices rise QUOTE http://www.thespec.com/News/Business/article/279134 November 09, 2007 The Hamilton Spectator HAMILTON (Nov 9, 2007) Hamilton`s new home market tightened a little more in October as housing starts fell and prices rose. Canada Mortgage and...

QUOTE (Grant @ Nov 7 2007, 02:28 AM) I`m not sure what they mean by "cooled by ice"... literally, or just figuratively? They don`t really describe it too well. It sounds more just like a fancy name for a refrigerator for your home instead of your food. Ditto - the only thing I can think this...

QUOTE (Rascal @ Nov 3 2007, 04:55 PM) When we were there, the manager told us that we would never rent our place at $1800. She said to set our rent at $1600. We drove to the house and on the way, the phone rang. Someone had seen our ad in the paper and wanted to see the house. We were...

QUOTE (DonCampbell @ Oct 30 2007, 08:30 PM) ... the chances of an audit in the next 5 years is very high as they are all under red-flag watch. From the article: To protect Canadian taxpayers and maintain fairness in the tax system, CRA will audit every tax shelter gifting arrangement. "very...

These kinds of questions are what lawyers are for. I`m sure RE agents have lots of restrictions on what they can tell competing bidders, but the restrictions on the actual owner are probably different. You don`t want to find out the hard way if you`ve crossed a line. Better yet, have your lawyer...

QUOTE (housingrental @ Oct 28 2007, 12:16 PM) A great post Timk519. I`m not too concerned about canadian prices dropping anytime soon but it could happen and isn`t this supposed to be the place to discuss it? Certainly there will be many specific Canadian real estate markets that will fall in...

QUOTE (viklund @ Oct 27 2007, 11:28 PM) Too Funny!! I was just poking around looking for a doomsday report for dropping house prices. Your post was not exactly what I was looking for Joe. But it was a good belly laugh thanks.Where would Russ or Don have hid that fancy little scare-tactic...

When there`s reality show`s called "Please Buy My House", and final sales are 60% of the original asking price, you know the RE situation`s bad.