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2020-03-25 16:14
Interest rates can’t get much lower before they hit zero, but are they poised to go into the negatives? As this pandemic timeline increases, so does the possibility of Canada’s g… Read More
2020-03-11 16:26
Whether it's Ballin or Renovating, most people doing it are on a budget! This article talks about looking “below the surface” and can give you some awesome tips on choosing tile… Read More
2020-02-11 19:07
If you’re sitting on a paid-off house in a prominent area, you may think you’re sitting on a gold mine for retirement. However, there are many factors to consider when deciding w… Read More
2020-01-16 16:10
A sign of a good economy is cranes in the sky! There were more permits for new construction in 2019 than ever before in Windsor-Essex! Read here some of the biggest developments happening in… Read More
2019-12-18 20:59
Take a page out of Russel’s book if you are considering a recreational investment property, and look to the south! (Or if your’e in Windsor, North!) This article explains the adv… Read More
2019-11-26 14:16
Four step process for Landlords when establishing the relationship with your Tenant. A must read for all new landlords. Read about it here.What would you do if your friends wanted to do some… Read More
2019-11-13 19:33
In dealing with our investor/landlord clients, we often come across situations where a residential tenancy agreement needs to be terminated early. Because this can be a technical proce… Read More
2019-11-13 17:41
Landlords - Reasons For Ending a Residential Tenancy Early in OntarioIn dealing with our investor/landlord clients, we often come across situations where a residential tenancy agreement need… Read More
2019-10-18 18:15
Ever wonder how the annual rent increase on residential properties is calculated? Is it really a fair percentage for Landlords? This article will give you all the information to decide… Read More
2019-09-24 15:52
Not a surprise that Windsor-Essex is a Seller’s market, but statistics show that it’s balancing out! Check out how it compares to the rest of Canada, and also see the best places… Read More
2019-09-17 18:39
This one is for all you landlords or aspiring landlords out there. Raising the rent on a residential tenancy in Ontario is a pretty technical process compared to many other jurisdictio… Read More
2019-08-21 16:25
Owning a home is a goal everyone is striving for. These days more than ever, the stress that Millennials put on themselves to own a home is negatively impacting a large portion of young adul… Read More
2019-07-30 20:27
When we consider investment property options, doing the math is generally straightforward as we determine ROI’s, cashflow projections, and the like. It’s how… Read More
2019-07-15 19:08
With the increasing number of hoops the b.anks are requiring people to jump through to qualify for a mortgage, private lending is becoming more and more popular for many, especially the self… Read More
2019-06-28 18:26
Assuming you are considering rental property investing as a way to make money, then the next step is to establish a set of objectives. If you know what you want in terms of investm… Read More
2019-06-17 20:07
Talk about attention to detail! This real estate investor kept track of 10 years worth of cash flows and headaches in their investment property all for the purpose of informing you! If you a… Read More
2019-05-31 15:29
Investing in rental properties can be a lucrative way to create wealth, by not only providing an income stream, but also by creating an opportunity for capital growth – AKA … Read More
2019-05-17 21:04
Whether it’s your first time or your 30th time buying a home, you should be striving to possess as many of these traits of successful home buyers as possible! Read about all 9 here.&n&helli…Read More
2019-04-30 20:58
EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW BEFORE YOU LEASE YOUR FIRST SPACEWindsor is known for being dependent on the automotive industry, but with the recent announcement from Chrysler about going back… Read More
2019-04-18 17:24
Happy Easter Weekend! Before you put all of your eggs in one basket, read some of these reports we found useful for making real estate decisions.If you aren’t debt free going into reti… Read More
2019-03-29 13:46
A lot of economists see statistics such as new housing starts (basically building permits to construct new residential housing) as a leading indicator for the economy. CMHC reported in… Read More
2019-03-22 19:43
Spring is here! This month we've got loads of tips & tricks as the Real Estate season begins to heat up!If you’re looking to invest in a vacation rental, make sure you buy where th… Read More
2019-02-21 19:11
Welcome back! This month we compiled a set of topics fit for home owners and investors alike to help you weigh your options before making some of the big decisions in real estate.If you are… Read More
2019-01-28 15:19
Welcome back to a brand new year, Real Estate Insiders! We thought this month would be a great time to cover a variety of topics including living life in a big city, creating wealth, perform… Read More
2019-01-21 22:06
Happy New Year, readers! Hope you had a great holiday season and that your 2019 is off to a great start. Now that everyone is back to business, who wants to talk some real estate?… Read More
2018-12-19 14:01
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year, Real Estate Insiders! 2019 is just about to start, so we thought we'd put together a handy collection of topics perfect for planning your new year resol… Read More
2018-12-14 19:53
Happy holiday season, Gang! Can you believe Santa is coming to town in less than 2 weeks? With the end of 2018 on the horizon, we wanted to take the opportunity to review some of t… Read More
2018-11-28 15:47
Welcome back, everyone! This month, we've put together a full lesson plan to boost your real estate smarts. How real estate savvy are you? Looking to increase that pesky credit score, or bec… Read More
2018-11-26 12:00
We are in the process of concluding a multifamily listing that kept us very busy these last few weeks. During the listing period, we came across several investors who seemed new to this… Read More
2018-10-30 16:37
Hi there, readers! With new local real estate developments and a continuing housing war, we thought we'd bring you a collection of reading just for the occasion. Take a look as we cover reno… Read More
2018-10-19 16:41
Even as we get deeper into Fall and the temperatures are starting to drop, the development in Windsor-Essex is still red hot! The previous two parts of this series have garnered solid f… Read More
2018-09-26 16:49
Welcome back, Real Estate Insiders! This month we have a solid list of topics ranging from finding the perfect tenant to the latest craze of remodelling. We hope you have a cup of coffee and… Read More
2018-09-21 16:02
Happy September, gang! Fall is upon us—even if the weather doesn’t yet feel like it—and for many people it's back to business. Luckily, there are quite a few deve… Read More
2018-08-30 19:10
Readers, can you believe it's the end of August already? And that means that Fall is just around the corner along with big changes in store! This month we've found some valuable reads, inclu… Read More
2018-08-24 19:24
Hope you are all enjoying your summer! It has been flying by way too fast. As we look forward to September when everyone gets back from vacation, its time to get back to business!… Read More
2018-07-30 15:04
Welcome back everyone! With more than a few hot topics this month, we've made sure to scope out the best reads you won't want to pass up. Do you agree with condos banning smoking with the le… Read More
2018-07-09 20:25
Hope you guys are enjoying this warm weather! This summer, I have my student rental property’s mortgage coming up for renewal. I’ve been weighing my options on wh… Read More
2018-06-26 16:40
Housing prices are moving on up and houses are harder to come by! Whether you're investing, buying your first home, selling, or renting, we've found 10 topics you need to look at before you… Read More
2018-06-06 18:53
I just recently passed the five year anniversary of buying my first rental property! What a ride it has been. It was a detached home with an unfinished basement. As I chose a… Read More
2018-05-24 14:20
Hello there, Real Estate Insiders! Get ready for some of the most important topics we've discovered yet. Why you need a lawyer if you're selling your house, the best way to approach mortgage… Read More
2018-05-10 19:25
Hopefully you are enjoying the spring weather that has finally arrived ☺ . You may have heard in the news over the past few weeks that some of Canada’s chartered banks… Read More
2018-04-26 19:43
Welcome back, readers! We hope everyone has been enjoying the weather now that spring has finally arrived. We've found some hot topics and informative blogs for you to read in between any ya… Read More
2018-04-19 20:01
Well, it's mid April and the weather is (finally) starting to break. This means tax season is in full swing and hopefully most of you have finished your bookkeeping and begun meeting wi… Read More
2018-03-28 19:56
Should you teach your old house new tricks? Want the best mortgage rate? Are you misusing your Line of Credit? Read all this and more in our latest edition of the Real Estate Insider!A… Read More
2018-03-21 16:59
Are you a landlord or tenant in Ontario? If you are, or are considering becoming one in the near future, we have a timely post for you today. Mandatory changes are coming to resid… Read More
2018-02-28 18:32
Welcome back to the Real Estate Insider, readers! This past month, we came across a variety of hot topics you'll want to invest some reading time in, including how marijuana may boost the va… Read More
2018-02-23 18:54
A lot of people ask us for recommendations on real estate and related books to read. Well, today we are going to start a new periodic series on the blog that reviews recent real estate… Read More
2018-01-29 14:33
Will your next home be in a mall? Who pays for what in a domestic relationship? Thinking about doing some renovating this Spring? We cover all that and more in this month's Real Estate Insid… Read More
2018-01-16 11:51
Well, we are now fully into mid January and 2018 is in full swing. Hopefully those of you that made new year’s resolutions have stuck to them so far ☺. If one of your… Read More
2017-12-19 12:00
Looking to buy, sell, rent, upgrade, or even change cities? Here's 13 topics you need to read to stay in the loop!---------------------------------Are you renting out a room or level of your… Read More
2017-12-07 18:38
Part of the boom we’ve seen in our local Windsor-Essex area in the past few years has been attributed to the large segment of Windsorites moving back home. Whether they left for… Read More
2017-11-15 14:56
Wow, did we find some articles you won't want to pass up! This edition, we cover tax evasion, living with your parents, "jingle mail", and much more.---------------------------------Have an… Read More
2017-10-31 18:27
What the heck is a Stress Test? Why Should I care?Starting next year, it will become tougher to qualify for a mortgage. Earlier this month, Canada’s banking regulator published f… Read More
2017-10-19 13:36
Did your equity in your home spike in the past few months due to the increase in property values? Use it to make your wealth grow! Read this to learn the basics such as how, when, and w… Read More
2017-10-06 15:41
It's hard to tell from the unseasonably warm weather, but we are a couple weeks into the fall season. The autumn real estate market is well under way and even if the weather hasn’… Read More
2017-09-12 14:34
Welcome back to the Lalovich Real Estate Insider! We've been busy reading a tonne of topics and wanted to share the best finds with you. How much do you need to make to buy a house in Toront… Read More
2017-08-31 20:27
In our area of Windsor, Ontario, we had some very heavy rains this week. Although nothing comparable to some of the devastation in the Houston, Texas area, many people suffered substantial… Read More
2017-08-18 13:58
Have you heard the term escalation clause? Chances are you haven’t unless you’ve been involved in a bidding war as either a buyer or seller in the last few years. Tod… Read More
2017-08-03 14:01
Thanks for joining us for another edition of the Real Estate Insider! We've come across so many topics we know you won't want to pass up. So kick back with a coffee and browse through our co… Read More
2017-07-20 18:19
Unless you were on vacation last week, you probably saw the news that the Bank of Canada increased interest rates. A lot of commentary has followed the move with everyone sharing their… Read More
2017-07-11 13:43
Over the last few blog posts, we have discussed the Liberal government’s 16-point housing plan they released in the spring. The centrepiece of it? A 15 percent foreign buyers tax… Read More
2017-07-05 20:41
Welcome back, real estate readers! We are going to be adding a new monthly series to our blog. In addition to interesting real estate blogs, we'll be including helpful articles and subj… Read More
2017-06-16 19:09
The Ontario Fair Housing Plan has now been around for almost 2 months. The effects are starting to show in the GTA with month over month sales dropping 25%+. In our last blog we… Read More
2017-05-29 19:19
Housing is all the rage in our province these days. Everyone is talking about it. Markets are at all-time highs and there seems to be no end in sight. It has also become ex… Read More
2017-05-12 19:57
Today we have a guest blogger! Continuing on with the theme of "a day in the life of", we have another professional that realtors often work with - a lawyer. Lyndsey Lalovich, an… Read More
2017-04-13 16:49
Have you ever wondered what a typical day looks like for a realtor? Well I have bad news for you… no days in our industry are typical! Depending on the day we could have a… Read More
2017-03-27 20:22
For the last two weeks we've discussed several factors which are leading to the constant bidding wars in our real estate market. This week we will wrap up the discussion with some fact… Read More
2017-03-16 17:27
Last week we discussed a topic that everyone seems to be talking about: bidding wars. Some of the cause and effect for these trends are hard to pinpoint. Today we are going to ex… Read More
2017-03-09 19:57
As spring quickly approaches, the typical peak period housing market activity is almost here. Only this year it seems to have come early. The statistics for the first few months… Read More
2017-02-22 19:54
It's hard to believe, but it is almost tax time ladies and gents. In preparation for that, we are going to touch on a new subject to consider, starting with your tax filing this year… Read More
2017-02-14 19:42
Have you looked at your hydro bill lately? Did you have sticker shock? This is a topic that everyone is talking about in Ontario and it doesn’t look like relief will be com… Read More
2017-02-06 21:22
Have you noticed your local real estate market seems to get more attention than it used to? Whether it be an article in your local newspaper or a conversation at a local dinner party… Read More
2017-01-30 17:49
Did you hear the US has a new president? Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you’ve no doubt heard about incoming president Donald Trump. The unlikely v… Read More
2017-01-24 16:46
Last week we made a few real estate and related predictions about 2017. This week we will take a crack at a few more. So without further ado…New Construction of Rental Uni… Read More
2017-01-13 19:41
Happy new year everyone! Hope you all had a great holiday season and are rested up for a busy 2017. While the year is still young, we wanted to consult our cr… Read More
2016-12-22 19:51
Can you believe it's Christmas this weekend already? Wow, the fall really flew by. Hopefully you are staying warm out there as our area has really gotten an unseasonably cold and snowy start… Read More
2016-12-19 18:00
Last week we made a few general observations about our local real estate market from 2016. This week we are going to dive a little deeper and look into some relevant statistics. … Read More
2016-12-09 18:24
As the holidays draw closer we are going to do a few posts wrapping up the year. And what a year it has been for our real estate market and many other markets in Canada and the U… Read More
2016-12-02 16:15
As we wrap up this series on leasing terms for the year, another confusing term/subject is on deck. Although the definition is pretty literal, the application of it in the commer… Read More
2016-11-25 20:39
Let’s say you are an aspiring entrepreneur and you have an idea for a small business. You work on your business plan, get approved for some financing at the bank and as everything… Read More
2016-11-07 16:47
You may have heard the term sublet or sublease before, as in “my friend is subletting their space”. But do you know what that means? This is an important topic as a T… Read More
2016-10-31 20:23
Say you are a commercial tenant in a plaza and business is pretty good. You are established now and planning for the future. Before you know it, a few years have gone by and you realize that… Read More
2016-10-24 17:07
In your business travels, you may have come across a Tenant or Landlord that is leasing a space month to month. But do you know exactly what that means and what the ramifications are fo… Read More
2016-10-14 15:18
Continuing on in our series of explaining real estate and related terms, now that you understand the types of commercial leases we are going to touch on some terms you will often come across… Read More
2016-10-03 18:05
As we continue on in our series of explaining real estate related terms, the streak of leasing-related topics continues. Over the last few weeks we have discussed triple net leasi… Read More
2016-09-22 15:17
Next up in our series on explaining real estate and related terms is another about commercial leasing. The term is actually an acronym and the concept ties into additional rent, which w… Read More
2016-09-15 20:35
Last week to kick off our new series, we discussed a term related to commercial leasing (one of our specialities), triple net. Unfortunately, there are many confusing and interchangeabl… Read More
2016-09-02 16:45
Considering we do lots of commercial leasing, we come across triple net leasing every day. Very often we hear from potential tenants the same question: what does triple net mean? T… Read More
2016-08-31 14:34
Over the next several weeks we will be doing a new series on the blog. In a nutshell, each week we are going to choose a term that we often find that is either confusing or misunderstoo… Read More
2016-08-08 17:16
Ask any successful real estate investor and they’ll be sure to admit that they haven’t invented the wheel. They have taken ideas and concepts from other landlords and incorp… Read More
2016-07-28 18:32
Having now identified the 'premises' of your operation, what are the next steps to follow as you approach the Landlord? As noted earlier, hopefully you have engaged the services of a qualifi… Read More
2016-07-28 13:36
As a real estate investor, you have a lot at stake. It's important to remember to treat your investing as a business. As the CEO of your investing business, it's important to run y… Read More
2016-07-22 18:07
Just like at your principle residence, general maintenance items must be done to ensure the property is safe and well maintained. This is general labour type maintenance such as grass c… Read More
2016-07-15 20:25
No one will ever care as much about your investment property as you do. But what exactly should you care about most as an investor? The short answer is: how much money you&rsq&hell…Read More
2016-07-08 13:51
Tenants considering new premises are often overwhelmed by the complexity of the task. In addition, they most often continue to run their operation from their present location, while at the s… Read More
2016-07-07 17:59
Not very handy? Don’t feel bad…we aren’t either. But that shouldn’t discourage you from investing in real estate. By building a team that includes a c… Read More
2016-06-30 13:36
One of the first concerns we hear about when talking to new real estate investors goes something like this: “I heard real estate investing is a pain because I’ll be getting calls… Read More
2016-06-22 15:25
As the saying goes, “The only two certainties in life are death and taxes.” Continuing on in your journey of investing in real estate and building your team, you’ll ne… Read More
2016-06-13 13:48
As you continue your journey in real estate investing, unless you are buying a property with all cash (in that case can you lend us some ☺?), you’ll eventually need to get a mort… Read More
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