Here is an interesting take on the BC HST argument: You Tube It runs about 15 minutes.

I am looking for a lawyer, other than Richie Mills Law Office because of a potential conflict, to draw up an agreement for me. Can anyone recommend a solid real estate lawyer for me to talk to? Thanks

Does anyone know of a company who can inspect a property for mould in Edmonton? Thx, Dan

We have been advertising for a property custodian for several days, with absolutely no replies to our ads. That could mean one of several things: 1) We need to review our ad, which we are doing; 2) There are more jobs than people again; 3) We need to change where we are advertising, primarily...

I have a new and exciting job... working with a national firm that is buying and leasing property across the country. I am part of the acquisition and property management team. On Monday, October 5, the company takes over a large site in Edmonton. We need to establish a relationship with a...

Recently I have run into a situation that I feel all of us can learn from. I pass it along FYI. About 18 months ago I bought a 4plex in NE Edmonton, in my own name. (All my current holdings are held personally.) The seller took a sizable VTB. Here is the Coles Notes version of the story. In...

At the Vancouver meeting last evening I was awarded the Michael Milenaar Leadership Award. During his introduction Don Campbell mentioned that several people nominated me. Since I do not know who my nominators are, I just want to publicly thank those who did put my name forward. It is...

Recently, I have experienced two tenants who have left me with fairly large receivables... significant enough to try to get judgments against them. My experience has taught me things about obtaining a judgment that I feel I should pass on to the community. When taking an application from a...

I am about to evict an RTO tenant who is 4 months behind in their rent. (They are about to receive a large legal settlement, and based on that I have allowed this to go on too long. Their lawyer confirmed there is a settlement coming.) They are now dismayed and indignant that I have proceeded...

Hi All; I just brought a new website online RentToOwnItNow.com and need to begin online marketing of it. Yet, I know next to nothing about online marketing. Can anyone refer me to some good books or websites on the subject? Thanks, Dan

I have a 4plex in Beacon Heights that has had a 3 BR, 1,200 SF apartment, newly renovated, vacant for 3 months. It is located across the street from an elementary school, in a quiet neighbourhood. Rent started @ $1,300, but is not on the market for $1,095. We originally included a garage, but...

This is a short video intreview with some good ideas. Godin and Peters interview

There have been numerous requests here for places to get more education in the various aspects of real estate. Recently I found and excellent one page list of many places to get the further knowledge. It is on the Real Estate Council of Alberta`s website.

I am looking for a $40,000 loan to replace a VTB.I am offering a 10% plus an 8% bonus. The loan will be secured by one of my existing properties in Edmonton on which there is at least $90,000 clear equity. This property has an Agreement For Sale in place, with closing scheduled for December...

This is a copy of an article that my Realtor included in her monthly newsletter. I thought it would generate some good discussion over "average prices" Samuel Clemens, better known as Mark Twain, wrote that "figures don`t lie, but liars figure." He also credited Benjamin Disraeli with the...

For those of you with properties in BC, here is a link that will allow you to compare your assessment/s with others in your neighbourhood. BC Assessment Online It will be open until March 15th, I believe.

I had posted this message in another thread. But, the subject seems to come up again and again, so I thought it was time for its own thread. Feel free to contribute your thoughts, Folks. Without putting down all of the REIN members who are Realtors, I doubt every REIN member Realtor is a...

The national report is here. For individual communities and neighbourhoods, click here. (For some reason the direct link does not work. When you get that window open, click on "Rental Market Reports - Major Centres" in the frame on the left side... four items down from the top.)

Well, the issue of a Coalition has been settled, at least for now, and we can all relax for a bit. However, I am dubious that this is over, and that we will be having these same discussions again 6 weeks from now. Respect for Harper, and confidence in his government in all likelihood will not...

I am giving a lot of thought to hosting a number of seminars in Vancouver about real estate investing. I live in North Van, so fairly close to the SeaBus and Skytrain would be perfect, both for me and my attendees. Can anyone suggest a good D/T location to rent a room for an evening? My hunch...