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How Can You Purchase A Tenanted Property And Ensure Vacant Possession?

Toronto Realty Blog

The property is a 1-bed, 1-bath condo on Queen’s Quay for which John pays $2,160.40, after the rent was raised by the legal amount after the conclusion of the first full year. Peter tells John, “I wanted to let you know that I am going to list the condo for sale.” And what does Bob the Buyer do?

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Market Map: 240 Real Estate Technology Companies Transforming Today’s Housing Market

GeekEstate

This market map real estate technology companies operating across every phase of the home purchase value chain. For instance, while Blend’s original product focused specifically on the mortgage point-of-sale, the company has since expanded to offer title services, home insurance and closings.

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6 Options to Consider When Selling and Buying a Home in a Seller’s Market

Redfin

In a seller’s market, you may be tempted to put an offer on a home that’s contingent on the sale of your current home. Another option to consider is gap financing such as a Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC) or a Bridge Loan. You can also consider requesting a rent-back agreement from potential homebuyers. 6) Don’t buy… for now.

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How to Start Investing in Real Estate with No Money: A Handbook for Beginners

HomeLight

And you’ll also need to check with your landlord and leasing agreement to make sure renting your apartment is permitted in the first place (many leases prohibit subletting). Insisting upon a signed and notarized legal rental agreement. Consider a master lease agreement. How to build wealth if you own property.

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Top Five: Blog Posts Of 2020!

Toronto Realty Blog

Charging somebody an extra $3 on the purchase of printer ink, because there’s an assumption that they’re disposing of their previous printer ink, doesn’t make people purchase less ink. The eco-taxes that are supposed to help the environment? They don’t. We know they don’t. Preaching to the converted.

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Looking to be a Landlord? 6 Ways to Invest in Rental Property

HomeLight

If you’ve lived in your home for years, purchasing a second home and renting out the first could be a viable option. You get the mortgage benefits of purchasing a home that will be owner-occupied, such as lower interest rates and less strict down payment requirements. Consider multi-family properties. Cost and return.

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Selling a House for a Job Relocation: Tips, Tools, and Taxes

HomeLight

Simple Sale provides cash offers for homes nationwide for when a traditional listing doesn’t work. If you purchased the home recently, such as a year or two ago, it’s possible you haven’t built up much equity yet. Use: You lived in the property for at least two of the last five years. What’s your home worth?