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New York Fried now in hardback!
Very exciting moment for this writer. My debut novel (2016) is now available in hardcover. It has a fresh, new look and looks so cool on the shelf! If you’re interested it is, of course, more expensive than the paperback or kindle version…but it looks so cool on the shelf (bears repeating. LOL) https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B091WFGFXC/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0…
Read MoreFirst Time Home Buyer Incentive from the Government
On July 10, 2019, Jean-Yves Duclos, Federal Minister of Families, Children and Social Development, announced the new First-Time Home Buyer Incentive. We’ve heard that there may be some misinformation being distributed among REALTORS®, and so we have compiled a detailed list of criteria and conditions for this new Incentive, which can be found below. The Federal…
Read MoreWill traditional real estate agents be obsolete by 2025?
Some arguments do make sense. But you have to be careful of viewpoints, intentions, and realities. In this interesting email I just received from PropertyGuys.com, a leading FSBO company, I found it difficult to argue with some of the valid points. However, one needs to remember that most modern real estate agents aren’t sitting on…
Read MorePappa Al Pomodoro with a side of fettucine in a creamy caper sauce and pulled turkey breast
The Italian delegation liked simple fare and although Artichoke Hart was planning a more sophisticated main supper, he knew they would appreciate a simple Tuscan lunch. The meal was served with crusty bread and a hearty cabernet from Tuscany. Brodo is an Italian stock that is pre-made and stored as a base but in Artichoke’s…
Read MoreThe value difference between a “legal duplex” and an “in-law suite”.
The Bidding War Dilemma
Income Splitting your Real Estate Portfolio
These are the new rules implemented by Bill Morneau and Justin Trudeau in the last couple of years. When they first introduced these rules to the public, there was a huge outcry from the small business community. They had since made some amendments and now these new tax rules are in effect. more Thanks to…
Read MoreTurning Student Homes into Senior's Residences
College students and twenty-somethings aren’t the only people looking for a roommate. A Barrie property management company is now offering up shared housing for seniors. “I thought I would give it a shot, and see what happened,” says Anna Moore, the president of AMR Group. .more
Read MoreShould my basement suite be legal or no?
There are options but, as an investor, you must weigh the risks against the rewards. Hamilton has made it so easy to legalize these days that there is no reason not to. However, some don’t. Why?
Read MoreDecember 2018 edition of Hamilton Home Review
Click here to see the December edition of Hamilton Home Review This month we look at Brantford, ON as an up-and-coming investment location. Plus more…
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