Karen Booth Realty http://www.karenboothrealty.com You personal guide to Canadian real estate Thu, 18 Mar 2010 07:07:50 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 en hourly 1 Coleen and David Jurewicz of Home Rocket Real Estate Visit Niagara On the Lake, Canada http://www.karenboothrealty.com/canada-realtors/coleen-and-david-jurewicz-of-home-rocket-real-estate-visit-niagara-on-the-lake-canada http://www.karenboothrealty.com/canada-realtors/coleen-and-david-jurewicz-of-home-rocket-real-estate-visit-niagara-on-the-lake-canada#comments Thu, 18 Mar 2010 07:07:50 +0000 admin http://www.karenboothrealty.com/canada-realtors/coleen-and-david-jurewicz-of-home-rocket-real-estate-visit-niagara-on-the-lake-canada Sacramento real estate brokers and REALTORS(r) Coleen and David Jurewicz (00661096,00826558) visit the beautiful city of Niagara On The Lake, Canada. A short drive from Niagara Falls, this in our opinion is one of the most beautiful cities we’ve ever seen. Located on a huge lake, the city boasts greenery, flowers, gourmet restaurants, historical Fort George and wineries famous for their “ice wine.”

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]]> http://www.karenboothrealty.com/canada-realtors/coleen-and-david-jurewicz-of-home-rocket-real-estate-visit-niagara-on-the-lake-canada/feed 1 Demand and supply coming into balance in resale market http://www.karenboothrealty.com/canada-real-estate/demand-and-supply-coming-into-balance-in-resale-market http://www.karenboothrealty.com/canada-real-estate/demand-and-supply-coming-into-balance-in-resale-market#comments Thu, 18 Mar 2010 07:07:49 +0000 admin http://www.karenboothrealty.com/canada-real-estate/demand-and-supply-coming-into-balance-in-resale-market National sales activity has slowed while new listings continue to rise.

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]]> http://www.karenboothrealty.com/canada-real-estate/demand-and-supply-coming-into-balance-in-resale-market/feed 0 Why such a huge increase with the cost of housing? http://www.karenboothrealty.com/canada-realtors/why-such-a-huge-increase-with-the-cost-of-housing http://www.karenboothrealty.com/canada-realtors/why-such-a-huge-increase-with-the-cost-of-housing#comments Tue, 16 Mar 2010 16:47:52 +0000 admin http://www.karenboothrealty.com/canada-realtors/why-such-a-huge-increase-with-the-cost-of-housing All I ever see or read are these stories about house prices still going up in Canada. Of course the people saying it are realtors. But if it is true, then tell me why. I don’t see any reason for it. Who’s causing it? Who profits? Will it end?

Read the Wiki article linked below. A bunch of factors are involved:
* Interest rates are still relatively low.
* Canada’s economy has been fairly good overall. Our business and political leaders have tied Canada to the U.S. economy, and the U.S. dollar still gets more respect in the world than it deserves.
* As the realtors say, "Location, location, location." Anywhere there’s population growth and overcrowding, like in my home town, supply and demand push up prices. Though people have talked "brain drain" all our lives, thousands more U.S. people are moving to Canada than the other way ’round.
* The baby boom has hit the market and will continue to do so for another decade: basic demographics.
* In any city certain neighbourhoods are more desirable than others; the same applies to individual homes of course.
* Though many people will disagree, municipal taxes are still too low in many cities. City engineers often haven’t been fixing and improving service infrastructure (sewer, water, etc) as fast as they should.

Who profits? In individual transactions, of course the realtor does. In the bigger picture whole towns could be said to benefit — indeed, whole countries.

But it’s more about North Americans living high on bogus equity. Our collective savings have shrunk to zip, while our debts have ballooned. If China and Europe decided to base international trade on their own currencies instead of the U.S. dollar, our house of cards could tumble in a flash. It’s unlikely, with the developed world’s welfare now so interdependent. But, to answer your last question, maybe that’s how it’ll end.

]]> http://www.karenboothrealty.com/canada-realtors/why-such-a-huge-increase-with-the-cost-of-housing/feed 6 What is the Fastest way to get Rich by Investing in Real Estate in Canada, and U.S? http://www.karenboothrealty.com/canada-real-estate/what-is-the-fastest-way-to-get-rich-by-investing-in-real-estate-in-canada-and-u-s http://www.karenboothrealty.com/canada-real-estate/what-is-the-fastest-way-to-get-rich-by-investing-in-real-estate-in-canada-and-u-s#comments Tue, 16 Mar 2010 16:47:47 +0000 admin http://www.karenboothrealty.com/canada-real-estate/what-is-the-fastest-way-to-get-rich-by-investing-in-real-estate-in-canada-and-u-s Real Estate Investing.

Buy for a low price and sell for a high price ;)

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Beautiful Townhouse-Style Condo with private entrance. Great for garden lovers!

Realtors Jacob Krause and Mike Rampf selling in Fairview, Kitsilano, Point Grey, Arbutus, Dunbar, Main, Yaletown, West End

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]]> http://www.karenboothrealty.com/canada-realtors/vancouver-realtors-kitsilano-townhouse-bc-canada/feed 0 A collapsing Canadian real estate market with Garth Turner and Rob Carrick http://www.karenboothrealty.com/canada-real-estate/a-collapsing-canadian-real-estate-market-with-garth-turner-and-rob-carrick http://www.karenboothrealty.com/canada-real-estate/a-collapsing-canadian-real-estate-market-with-garth-turner-and-rob-carrick#comments Mon, 15 Mar 2010 05:06:27 +0000 admin http://www.karenboothrealty.com/canada-real-estate/a-collapsing-canadian-real-estate-market-with-garth-turner-and-rob-carrick Garth Turner, financial journalist, and Rob Carrick discuss a collapsing Canadian real estate market.
* What are the indicators that there will be a housing market crash?
* How bad with the real estate market crash be?
* How much could house prices go down?
* How long would it take for the housing market recover?

The Investor Education Fund is pleased to be cosponsoring this video series with the Globe and Mail called “Lets Talk Investing.” The series is hosted by renowned Globe and Mail columnist Rob Carrick and features prominent Canadian financial experts discussing topics that are relevant to investors.

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]]> http://www.karenboothrealty.com/canada-real-estate/a-collapsing-canadian-real-estate-market-with-garth-turner-and-rob-carrick/feed 6 I want to move to Alberta, Canada, but can’t find dcnt proprty sites (like rightmove wld be good!) Suggestions http://www.karenboothrealty.com/canada-realtors/i-want-to-move-to-alberta-canada-but-cant-find-dcnt-proprty-sites-like-rightmove-wld-be-good-suggestions http://www.karenboothrealty.com/canada-realtors/i-want-to-move-to-alberta-canada-but-cant-find-dcnt-proprty-sites-like-rightmove-wld-be-good-suggestions#comments Sun, 14 Mar 2010 20:22:16 +0000 admin http://www.karenboothrealty.com/canada-realtors/i-want-to-move-to-alberta-canada-but-cant-find-dcnt-proprty-sites-like-rightmove-wld-be-good-suggestions The question sez it all BUT!!! Very frustrated trying to find property for sale in Alberta, Canada. Decent suggestions greatly appreciated! Would like to find a site equivalent to the UK style of right-move but getting sick of toothy grin "realtors" who seem to only have four houses for sale – arghhhhhh!

www.mls.ca
best one to search
good luck

]]> http://www.karenboothrealty.com/canada-realtors/i-want-to-move-to-alberta-canada-but-cant-find-dcnt-proprty-sites-like-rightmove-wld-be-good-suggestions/feed 6 Can US citizens own real estate in Canada? http://www.karenboothrealty.com/canada-real-estate/can-us-citizens-own-real-estate-in-canada http://www.karenboothrealty.com/canada-real-estate/can-us-citizens-own-real-estate-in-canada#comments Sun, 14 Mar 2010 20:22:12 +0000 admin http://www.karenboothrealty.com/canada-real-estate/can-us-citizens-own-real-estate-in-canada Can US citizens own real estate in Canada? Primarily as rental properties.

I don’t see why not. There are some properties in my area that are owned by US citizens.

]]> http://www.karenboothrealty.com/canada-real-estate/can-us-citizens-own-real-estate-in-canada/feed 6 How much is the is the commision for selling a farmland in ontario, Canada? http://www.karenboothrealty.com/canada-realtors/how-much-is-the-is-the-commision-for-selling-a-farmland-in-ontario-canada http://www.karenboothrealty.com/canada-realtors/how-much-is-the-is-the-commision-for-selling-a-farmland-in-ontario-canada#comments Fri, 12 Mar 2010 20:56:02 +0000 admin http://www.karenboothrealty.com/canada-realtors/how-much-is-the-is-the-commision-for-selling-a-farmland-in-ontario-canada Realtor

the going rate is 5% for MLS

]]> http://www.karenboothrealty.com/canada-realtors/how-much-is-the-is-the-commision-for-selling-a-farmland-in-ontario-canada/feed 1 How to Obtain a Real Estate License in Canada? http://www.karenboothrealty.com/canada-real-estate/how-to-obtain-a-real-estate-license-in-canada http://www.karenboothrealty.com/canada-real-estate/how-to-obtain-a-real-estate-license-in-canada#comments Fri, 12 Mar 2010 20:55:54 +0000 admin http://www.karenboothrealty.com/canada-real-estate/how-to-obtain-a-real-estate-license-in-canada I live in British Columbia and I am considering becoming a Real Estate Agent. How do I go about that?

Contact the Real Estate Council of British Columbia. Here is the website address:
http://www.recbc.ca/contact_us.htm

Information about becoming a licensed real estate agent:
http://www.recbc.ca/becoming_licensed/becoming_licensed.htm
and
http://www.recbc.ca/becoming_licensed/career.htm

Hope this helps!

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