My business partner and I have been discussing this topic for quite some time. We currently live in Alberta, but are from Nova Scotia. We also recently graduated university so we aren't technically "cash rich" but we do have funds to invest into a property up to the low 300's. The only...

Found this interesting video on CNN regarding condos of decent quality being on sale right now anywhere from $20,000 to $50,000 in Flordia. Check it out and would like to hear your thoughts. http://www.cnn.com/video/#/video/living/20...?iref=allsearch

I have a friend who is looking to open up a business in Calgary. He is currently seeking commercial retail space roughly in the size of 900-1200 sq ft around the downtown & SW area. Any one have any commercial Realtor contacts??

So I was browsing the forums and a question came to my mind. Out of pure curiosity, does anyone have a ball park figure of what Don Campbells estimated net worth is?? Could it be 1, 2, 5, 10, 20, 30 Million? Any guesses out there?

By Kristyn Kusek Lewis They’re just like you. But with lots of money. When you think “millionaire,” what image comes to mind? For many of us, it’s a flashy Wall Street banker type who flies a private jet, collects cars and lives the kind of decadent lifestyle that would...

When brokers and sellers determine an asking price for a home in the double-digit millions, local real estate statistics mean almost nothing. Instead of relying on metrics like "comparables," the industry term for similarly appointed homes that have recently sold nearby (these trophy homes...

So with all this interest rate increase talk we are currently hearing, my prediction is that the rates will rise in Q2 but at a modest level. I recently purchased my 1st property and I currently have a variable rate which is prime +.1 would it be better to lock in or stay at a variable rate for...

I am looking for a commercial Realtor in Calgary as one of my business partners is looking to open up a salon in the Calgary downtown area. Anyone have good contacts I could refer my friend. I need someone with a critical point of vew, and not just a `yes man` Thanks

I am currently looking at purchasing a rental property in the U.S. Does anyone know the tax implications on the rental income. I know there is withholding tax of 10% if I were sell the property, and I read that the tax can be as high as 30% on your gross rental income. Can anyone verify this...

An unidentified Canadian real estate company was the winning bidder for the Silverdome, snatching it up for a mere fraction of its original value. A Toronto-based family-owned company bid $583,000 for the under-used stadium on Monday, which is currently owned by the City of Pontiac, Mich...

Hong Kong apartment sells for whopping $57 million JEREMIAH MARQUEZ The Associated Press HONG KONG - It`s a price tag that would make...

Just wondering if someone knew some of the big real estate insurance firms located within Alberta or more specifically within Calgaru? Or if someone has some recommendations from their personal experience. Thanks

Top 10 Most Expensive Neighborhoods In Canada!Enjoy! 1.Elbow Park – Glencoe, Calgary $3,274,333*Lining the Elbow River, this is one of Calgary`s oldest and wealthiest neighbourhoods. Along with neighbouring Mount Royal, Elbow Park-Glencoe is known as the "old money" district of Calgary...

LONDON — When a sumptuous two-bedroom apartment in St. Petersburg, Russia`s Square of Arts, first went on sale in October 2008, it was listed at 1.8 million euros (US$2.6 million). At the start of August 2009, the price tag was cut to 1 million euros (US$1.4 million)—and the property remains...

STE-ADELE, Que. - A house made out of shipping containers is probably not the first thing that springs to mind when one thinks of home, sweet home. But a handful of Canadian entrepreneurs are hoping the eco-friendly construction trend becomes the norm. Quebec architect Bernard Morin and...

I found this video on another real estate discussion board online. Anyways this person seems to be a real estate investor in Detroit and has multiple videos on his youtube page which shows you the properties he acquired for very cheap. He seems to know the area well, but I`m not sure what his...

FORT MYERS, Fla. – The Vangelakos` southwest Florida condominium has marble floors, a large pool overlooking a river and modern furnishings that speak of affluence and luxury. What they don`t have in the 32-story building is a single neighbor. The New Jersey family of five...

CHICAGO (AFP) - A Chicago real estate management company is suing a former tenant for defamation for complaining on Twitter about mold in her apartment. Horizon Group Management filed the lawsuit against Amanda Bonnen, the former tenant, on Monday in Cook County Circuit Court and is seeking at...

I am currently looking at a few properties, but I was wondering how Realtors are able to get the information they do? Are they connected to some sort of database or have access to restricted info? For example if I wanted to find out information about a property in terms of Ownership...

Okay so I just graduated from University this past May. I got a job offer with an oil company out in Calgary starting in the fall. I just finished reading the Real Estate Investing in Canada book and I will be purchasing my primary residence sometime in the fall/winter. The advantage I have...