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  • Investment Property 2006-09-04 2006/09/04 Originally published in the Vernon Morning Star.The real estate market has been so active so long now that many people expect a change. People ask me "Can prices keep going up at this pace?" I don't believe prices are likely to keep rising at the... [Read More]
  • Affording A Retirement Home 2006-06-18 Area Draws Retirees2006/06/10 Originally published in the Vernon Morning Star.Our beautiful area attracts an abundance of retirees. They come from many areas, but are predominantly from the lower mainland. This is because of two factors. Firstly, the Okanagan... [Read More]
  • Investing For Your Retirement Portfolio 2004-10-17 2004/10/17 Originally published in the Vernon Morning Star.If you are like myself, you are still not profiting from those mutual funds you invested in when you bought your last several RRSP's. Many of us are still in a loss position, waiting with our fingers... [Read More]
  • Reducing Risk 2007-08-18 2007/06/13 Originally published in the Vernon Morning Star.Would you like to invest in properties that have the best likelihood of good resale in the future? It is in your best interest to do so. Properties that have greater popularity go up more in value than... [Read More]
  • Retirement Homes 2007-09-04 2007/09/04 Originally published in the Vernon Morning Star.It seems that it has become increasingly challenging for retirement buyers to find good quality, less expensive homes. In my last column I discussed the merit of redecorating older adult community units... [Read More]
  • Retirement - Home Suite Home 2008-06-12 2008/06/12 Originally published in the Vernon Morning Star.With the Baby Boomers reaching or nearing retirement there has been a significant increase in condo construction and sales. Many people consider retirement years as the time to downsize from their house... [Read More]
  • Strata Investment I 2006-01-29 2006/01/29 Originally published in the Vernon Morning Star.Investing in strata properties is generally thought to be the most trouble free way of being a landlord. After all, it is much easier being a landlord if you are not relying on your tenant to keep up... [Read More]
  • Strata Investment II 2006-09-04 2006/02/06 Originally published in the Vernon Morning Star.There are special circumstances whereby a rental restriction or prohibition bylaw cannot be enforced. For instance a family member cannot be prevented from renting such a unit. A family member is defined... [Read More]
  • Winning With Income Properties 2008-08-18 2007/10/03 Originally published in the Vernon Morning Star.Income properties have an excellent record for profit when used as a long term investment.On a strong market like the one we are experiencing, we tend to look for short term profits. Over recent years... [Read More]
  • Unauthorized Suites 2007-07-04 2007/07/04 Originally published in the Vernon Morning Star.In my last column I pointed out that homes with suites are a kind of real estate that are in popular demand. There are however, some points all such investors/homeowners need to know.If you are buying... [Read More]
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