Recent numbers on household debt in Canada paint a fairly grim picture. Many people are behind on their credit card payments. The number of mortgages in arrears is growing. Personal bankruptcies are also up. A look at some of the numbers from a recently released Equifax Canada study says it all. Equifax is a credit [...]
Entries from August 2009
Mortgages and Other Personal Debt – Getting a Handle on it All
Aug. 21st, 2009
Seven Hills : The Best Community One Can Get
Aug. 21st, 2009
Seven Hills has been nicknamed as the Green Builder. Having been alert with regards to the surroundings, they have kept the beauty of nature in Seven Hills. With its focal point, the fresh blue lake that runs 11 miles of splendid shorelines, it furnishes a tranquil and natural beauty like no other. Really a Immaculate [...]
How Will the Increase in Renting Affect the Property Market?
Aug. 21st, 2009
Of all the various markets that have been hit by the recession, few have been as totally and utterly decimated as the property and mortgage markets. Of course, with the benefit of hindsight and intense scrutiny by everyone from politicians to journalists to local shopkeepers as to the reasons for the economic collapse, it is [...]
Seven Hills, Georgia : Get Close to the Nature
Aug. 20th, 2009
Seven Hills, Georgia: Spells Fun, Fun and Fun! Seven Hills, Georgia: Summer is speedy nearing! You would popularly learn Seven Hills from households who are on the watch for a place to pass the night or two away from all the stir and bustle about of the city streets and disturbances. It is one of [...]
Thinking of Selling?
Aug. 20th, 2009
Are you thinking of selling? Should you wait or should you sell? Here we are looking at what your options are. Selling property, buying property, it’s all been a bit of a mess. The fact is that sometimes you can’t wait for longer and you need to sell up. Right now there is a shortage [...]
Book Review: Purchasing Real Estate
Aug. 20th, 2009
What I like best about the book Make No Mistakes is it’s not one of those books about purchasing real estate that you just read and put away. It is promoted as a real estate reference guide for buyers, which is designed to help them avoid the most common mistakes made in purchasing a home. [...]
A Government Plan to Reduce Foreclosures 75%?
Aug. 18th, 2009
It is a rough start to what was promised as a new era, a time of change and a promising future. The Obama administration has made tremendous efforts at stimulating the economy with bailouts and a flood of ideas and taxpayer money poured into solving problems, particularly the escalating home foreclosures. Now there is a [...]
Living the Good Life in Preston, Cary NC
Aug. 18th, 2009
Preston in Cary, North Carolina is PUD featuring a multitude of amenities, many of which are within walking distance or are located only a short drive away. Preston offers larger homes and lots than most other communities in the Cary area. This provides residents with more privacy while still being able to enjoy the warmth [...]
Who’s Watching the Builder?
Aug. 17th, 2009
You have saved your money, planned, made a list of all you want, and had plans drawn up. The new home you have always dreamed of is now ready to be built. Next task is finding a builder in Wichita. Do your research thoroughly. The best way to find a builder is through referrals. Find [...]
How Does a Loan Modification Work
Aug. 17th, 2009
A loan modification works by changing the existing terms on your loan. When you close on a new home or refinance the existing loan you already have, you will be required to sign a document called the Note. The Note is the repayment plan required by your bank. It contains information such as the interest [...]