Tenant-Buyer Home Buying Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

Ok, so you are tired of renting or living at home with mom and dad.  You’ve finally decided that now is the time for you to jump into the housing market and rent-to-own is the best option for you at the moment! Perhaps you’ve done the math and have finally realized just what a waste [...]

Why Does Clover Properties Use a Real Estate Agent?

One question I have been getting more and more is “why does Clover Properties use a Real Estate Agent” in our rent-to-own transactions? Well, the answer is two fold.  Firstly, real estate transactions are complicated and can be costly if completed incorrectly. Selling or buying a property is a process that is bound to be [...]

Is a Home Still a Good Investment?

Most baby boomers have had good experiences owning homes for the last 30 years. I bought my first house in 2000. When I sold it in 2006, I joked to my friends that I’d made more money from my house than I had from my job. This what the housing market in Canada has done [...]

Rent-to-Own Here I Come. How Many Homes Should I Look At?

This is another question that I get fairly frequently from people just starting out with rent-to-own.  Unfortunately,  there is no answer that is correct for everyone, but it’s something you should definitely look at before you start your search.  Set out what goals you have for this property.  Will it be a home you live [...]

Canadian House Sales and Prices Will Continue to Rise in 2012

Canadian residential real estate surpassed pretty much everyone’s expectations in 2011, recording a very VERY solid year of housing activity. And guess what! The trend is expected to continue into 2012 as Canadians remain committed to purchasing homes despite worries over the European debt crisis. All this info and more was released today by RE/MAX [...]