QUOTE (nepoez @ Jul 11 2008, 09:29 AM) Hi all, it`s me newbie again. Since my first REIN QS in April, I`ve been looking for cash flow properties, specifically 3br condos/apartments or town houses in Edmonton. I`ve got a realtor whose also a REIN member helping out. It is now July and we still...

QUOTE (Nicola @ Jun 4 2008, 06:09 PM) Hi Sam, Were you able to get the initial reduction just by talking to the assessor on the phone? We just closed on a house for $280,000 (appraised in April/08 at $298,500), which is assessed at $337,500. I think it is worth appealing(?) How hard is it...

QUOTE (mortgageman @ Jun 2 2008, 11:03 AM) Last weekend I purchased from RONA what I think may be the best lawnmower going. It`s a Gardena 320. It`s a reel or cylinder (no motor) push mower but it`s not like those horrible heavy steel monsters that were the bane of my childhood chores. It`s...

QUOTE (KenReynolds @ May 30 2008, 12:59 PM) Over the past few weeks, I have gotten tax increase notices from 3 cities in Alberta showing huge jumps in property taxes for the properties that we own. Some of the increases are as high as 50% to 100% (Edmonton taxes rose 100%). It strikes me that...

QUOTE (151North @ May 6 2008, 08:33 PM) Have followed all rules and instructions....for some reason cannot give away......nice place 4 yrs old half duplex Any thoughts appreciated Suttsy hi Suttsy, How many ads? On how many websites? How many photos? How many "For Rent" directional signs...

QUOTE (Lucas @ Apr 21 2008, 12:26 PM) Hi All, Can anyone give me any insight into what I would charge for rents in North Glenora for a 2+1 bedroom caharacter home (IMMACULATE!!!!)? I love the area and I love the property but I can`t find a decent comparable on the net... Any help would be...

QUOTE (randy @ Sep 2 2007, 09:41 AM) I have a house in Beumont AB that I just got possesion of but am having a hard time to set a price as i do not see many ads in that area. It is a 1350 square foot 2 story no garage. Is there somewhere that landlords advertise in Beaumont. Thanks any advice is...

QUOTE (DeniseHamilton @ Apr 4 2008, 11:52 AM) Does anyone have any thoughts on why there are so many houses for sale in Calgary? If Calgary`s population is increasing, where are all those sellers going once their houses sell? Denise Hamilton Hi Denise, Check out these stats from Alberta...

QUOTE (CalgaryExpert @ Apr 2 2008, 01:10 AM) Hello i am redoing hardwood floors in a rental places.what cost should i be paying per sq/ft and can anybody can recommend a company or person for me.. tim.. Hi Tim, when re-doing hardwood floors, you can expect to pay a professional about $3.00 per...

QUOTE (JRL @ Mar 18 2008, 09:48 AM) Maybe I misused the term "under contract". We had a deal that still had conditions outstanding, most notably the sale of my condo. I was told by the realtor that as long as there are still conditions outstanding, other offers can come in and "bump" yours...

QUOTE (rbrost @ Mar 16 2008, 10:29 AM) RE: Thoughts on renting out a double detached garage, websites to use and time of year I`ve got a really nice, clean, secure, double detached garage in S.E. Calgary (Mackenzie lake) which I listed on Home Rent 30 days ago for $250/mos. storage only on a 12...

QUOTE (markl @ Mar 7 2008, 08:13 AM) We had a problem in one of our basement suites we couldn't get it up to the right temp for legal status. I put a oil filled radiator in and no problem. They can control the temp on the rad I think it cost around $170 and probably adds about $10 per month to...

QUOTE (kaelsmith @ Jan 4 2008, 03:48 AM) Hi, Just wondering if anyone knows what the current vacancy rate is in Edmonton?? Also, does anyone know what the current number of listings on the MLS is in Edmonton? (Is the current inventory dropping as it has begun to do in Calgary?) If anyone...

QUOTE (investmart @ Dec 25 2007, 10:51 PM) A property I am considering has an external bowed wall. Looks bad and brick is coming out. HOWEVER except this issue the property has a lot of potential and generates positive cash flow with only 10% down! The question is should I investigate further...

QUOTE (Cookie @ Dec 18 2007, 02:19 PM) The last thing we want is for someone to be hurt because of those windows but are there any suggestions on how to prevent them from using that room? Will that be enough should a worst case scenario develop? You may not be able to stop them from using that...

QUOTE (investmart @ Dec 11 2007, 08:59 PM) Hello and thank you everyone who replied. The idea is simply coming from Don Campbell`s book who mentioned, if I recall correctly, he is gladly paying the successful real estate agent/s in his team around 3.5% commision. (meaning adding 1% to what he...

Hi all, Since it`s a requirement to place the tenants` security deposits in an interest bearing trust account, do I need to open just one bank account in which I deposit the tenant`s SD if I have several properties? Or do I have to open such an account for each property? thanks,

Hi.. For the initial deposit, in Alberta, you can also choose not to give the initial deposit cheque with the offer, and give the cheque only after the offer has been accepted by the seller. All you have to do is cross off the clause in term 3.1 which reads "Unless otherwise agreed in writing...

QUOTE (newtsie @ Oct 30 2007, 01:08 PM) I`m currently marketing my home independently and I have secured a conditional sale on my property. The conditions are financing & most importantly that the potential buyer has to sell her home by a certain date to close our deal. I just need some...

QUOTE (RebeccaBryan @ Oct 30 2007, 09:52 AM) Sam, It sure sounds like a scam to me. I get scams all of the time through my online business. One where they actually ordered product and used someone else`s credit card. They claimed they were from Nigeria. I suspected the order was not legitimate...