It depends on the term that you are looking for and how quickly you are closing, but there are some Peter: Can you tell me if I can renegotiate my mortgage? I have 2.5 years left on a five year mortgage. I am also looking to the same institute to get a second mortgage when I buy (probably...

QUOTE (mortgageman @ Dec 3 2008, 10:40 AM) Here`s mine. Feel free to use it: To Her Excellency The Right Honourable Michaelle Jean, Governor General of Canada. Dear Madam, I certainly don`t envy the difficult position you find yourself in with regards to the current political drama unfolding on...

Hi Folks: Wondering if anyone has any knowledge of Midland Ontario. It is a small town 1 hour from Toronto and approximately 50 minutes from Barrie Ontario. I bought a townhouse condo for my mother two years ago in that town. (She needed to relocate). The condo is extremely well run...

QUOTE (GarthChapman @ Dec 2 2008, 12:33 PM) An Open Letter to the Citizens of CanadaUse Your Voice. Stand Up For Democracy This letter is an appeal to all Canadian citizens to share your concerns and fight for democracy. In the recent federal election, Canadians voted for a minority...

Don`t do it!! Sorry, but my neighbour made the error of doing this and the guy took the money and ran. Long winded story but the law could not help him. He lost a great deal. My advise, call the BBB (Better Business Bureau). They have helped me in the past with similar issues and have...

Can anyone tell me if Comox or Nanaimo is better for purchasing property? I am looking in both areas now and cannot remember if Nanaimo was on the top 10 BC list released a few years back. (yes, I am awaiting the release of the revised BC list!). Are they both pretty much the same or are the...

Excellent article: I am familar with this concept and have just recently decided to skip the many restaurants I do on a daily basis. I am stunned how much I have saved so far. My money is going to a new rental property! This is easy to do and EVERYONE should do it. Good Article! Charly...

Hi Folks: I just read a recent newspaper article with REIN`s new list of top 10 Alberta towns (with some very common sense sound advise. (focus on the facts!!!) Was there a list released on BC towns as well? I am curious about the top 10 BC towns to invest. By the way, excellent site...

Excellent Information. I am in this situation right now. I am looking at possibly purchasing a property in BC and my agent, also happens to be the agent of the seller. I like my agent a great deal, but I do not think it is possible to get the best deal for myself under those circumstances...

QUOTE (TommyK @ Jul 31 2008, 11:29 PM) How much equity do you have from this property? If you have sufficient equity, would you be able to refinance it and purchase yourself another property in a different province? If the property still can cash-flow (after refinancing), then it doesn`t hurt to...

Question: I am considering relocating to another Province. I own my house in Calgary (Inner City). Would it be best to rent the place out for the next few years or sell now. I ask as I am getting conflicting information about the Calgary market. yes, I know the prices have gone down but I...

QUOTE (DavidB @ Jul 23 2008, 03:14 PM) We are not aware of any major pollution/environmental problems mid-Vancouver Island and we live here. I wonder if the person posting that could be more specific? The Valley has many "green-minded" citizens. Certainly those types of problems are way less...

QUOTE (Dabbler @ Jul 17 2008, 07:54 PM) I understand that part of the island has had environmental/pollution issues -- been ongoing for years but government hasn`t cleaned up. WE love the area too but when I heard that..gosh where have I been....not sure if it is somewhere I`d feel confidne...

[ Thanks David greatly for your advise. If I could, I would live in Comox in a heartbeat, but I must stay where the jobs are and they are in good old Calgary for me. I have noticed a price change indeed in Comox as I have been looking since March 2008. I understand the average rent is also...

I am a Newbie to this forum and to real estate. I am hoping someone can give me some advise. I took the June Quickstart course and found it to be excellent (but alot of information for me to digest). My question is specifically pertaining to the Comox/Courtenay area. I am interested in...