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If you’re looking at condos for sale, or even an apartment, townhome or townhouse, the feng shui criteria is different to the criteria of looking at houses for sale. Nevertheless, good feng shui is good feng shui, and knowing what good chi (energy) is made of will be useful when you go condo hunting. Below are 3 of the main feng shui elements for condominiums: Chi and Building Location: The chi of a...

Existing personal debt is an important factor taken into consideration when a client applies for mortgage loan approval. Generally, banks tend to follow a guideline concerning debt-ratio of anyone applying for a mortgage. Debt-ratio is a person's percentage of income as compared to existing debt. If your monthly debt payments total 35-40% or more of your monthly income, it may be difficult to obtain a...

The interior of the house isn’t the only thing you need to focus on when you’re selling your home. Here’s a list of real estate property qualities home buyers want most: Healthy Grass. Patchy, unhealthy grass just isn’t pretty! It can make the exterior appearance of your home look neglected and uncared for. Your front lawn is a huge part of the first impression that real estate property buyers...

Barbara Corcoran is a well-known real estate expert, and if you’re looking to sell your home, this is a great video.  Watch and learn how to increase the real estate value of your home by 10-20% without breaking the bank! Some important points Barbara makes include: Don’t draw attention to the negatives - She uses the example of the bench in the front yard, but this goes for anything within your...

Finding the right real estate broker for you can make or break a smooth sale of your home.  What is it that you should look for in the real estate broker that is going to help you sell? Choose someone who possesses great knowledge of your neighbourhood. A real estate broker who has made many sales in the same area will more than likely be successful at selling your home; they know what buyers who are...

If you’re looking to buy commercial real estate in Collingwood, there are some locations you should steer clear of, including: Locations that are hard to access- How frustrating is it when you’re trying to find a store but you have to walk around a building, through an alley, and up three flights of stairs to a door with a half-lit sign? Make sure access to the business is easy and safe, or people...

So you’ve been looking at condos for sale in Collingwood, and are considering buying one, but you’re wondering whether it would be the perfect match for you and your lifestyle. Don’t be fooled! A condo can mean many things; it may be detached or semi-detached, townhouses, or apartments; there are so many options! While you’re sifting through condos for sale, use these pros and cons to help you...

Finding great deals on real estate property isn’t just for property moguls and people willing to fix up the house themselves. Finding deals in Collingwood is simple if you adhere to these four principles. Do your research- If you are looking for a home in a neighbourhood that is just a little out of your price range, don’t give up hope. A good real estate agent can help you scout out the area for...

Buying a new home in Collingwood is a big deal, and your real estate agent should be able to help you throughout the whole process. If you want a real estate agent who knows what they’re doing and can be a key player in helping you find the home of your dreams, make sure they have these crucial attributes. They listen to you- Knowing that someone isn’t listening to what you’re saying can be...

You might be a small business owner looking to expand out of your garage and into some real office space, or you might be the owner of a larger company looking for a new location. Either way, there are a few things you need to consider before you purchase that premier piece of commercial real estate. It seems too good to be true; you found the ideal space to run your business in at a killer price. Be...