Natalie Korchuk Toronto Real Estate

Canadians have heard the many cautions about carrying too much debt and are taking action to insulate themselves from future economic downturns, says an annual report by the Canadian Association of Accredited Mortgage Professionals (CAAMP). Highlights of the report say: * About one-third (32 per cent) of homeowners with mortgages had some ...

Many real estate investors earn a living out of renovating run-down properties and reselling them, or holding onto them for rentals. Commonly known as the fixer-upper, it offers you two paths to real estate investment.Buy a Fixer-Upper and Sell AgainIn addition to offering a handsome profit, fixer-uppers can offer a true sense of satisfaction as ...

Many homeowners get into real estate investing by buying a home and using this home as a rental when they upgrade to a larger home. Called “serial purchasers”, they continue to buy (and hold onto) additional properties. Other investors prefer to find a quicker path to real estate riches through one of the following ways. Buy ...

Real estate prices cycle through highs and lows. Tracking the following market indicators will help you decide if it’s a good time to invest in real estate in your area.  Job GrowthPeople go where the jobs are, and home prices follow jobs. A strong local job market is a sure sign of a healthy real estate market. While the Wall Street ...

Investment-home buyers are looking to generate income in the following five ways. #1: AppreciationReturns of 10 percent and more are not uncommon if you select good real estate properties.  It’s a return rate you won’t find on bank products or with most stocks.#2: Cash FlowMore than half of all investment-home buyers rent out ...