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Smart home technology grows at a rapid rate!

Smart home technology has gone from basic security to smart windows that open and close based on the weather and indoor air temperature.  Here’s a look at a few smart home innovations that will revolutionize our lives: Connectivity is King – The connected home is a huge theme this year that features connected appliances, smoke alarms,…

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How to maximize your company’s value when planning to sell

A business strategy excerpt from the Business Development Bank of Canada Canada’s population is aging and Canadian entrepreneurs are no exception. In fact, close to 60% of Canada’s small and mid-sized business owners are aged 50 or older, nearly double the proportion of the overall workforce. As a result, Canada is in the midst of a major…

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Orillia ranks 5th in Canada for real estate investment

Mayor Steve Clark Not Surprised Orillia Great Place to Invest By Andrew Philips, Special to Postmedia Network, Wednesday, November 16, 2016 A new study ranks Orillia as the fifth best Canadian city to invest, something that doesn’t surprise Mayor Steve Clarke. Canadian Property Investor magazine ranked the city fifth for real estate investment, just after Brampton, Richmond Hill,…

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(Orillia) Hydro deal will energize real estate: expert

“…and will also put positive pressure on the housing market, stabilizing it and buffering it against any future downturns… Orillia and Hydro One Deal is a Good Deal For Orillia Real Estate By Mehreen Shahid, in Orillia Packet & Times  on Wednesday, August 17, 2016 The city’s deal with Hydro One bodes well for the future of real estate…

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Do You Trust Your Property Manager?

Horror stories abound about so called “property managers” who have not only been derelict in their duties but have committed fraud and stolen money or possessions from unaware real estate property owners. Don’t let it happen to you. Due Diligence in Selecting A Property Management Company Selecting a property management company to oversee your real estate investment requires…

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Noise Complaints: Who Is Responsible?

Should landlords be held accountable for tenants’ actions? The landlords’ themselves are to blame according to more than half of real estate investors polled. Poor tenant vetting is the major reason cited. “It is in a landlord’s best interest to perform a detailed background check on any prospective tenant to ensure that individual will follow…

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Building a Real Estate Portfolio With Partners

The Real Estate Investment Network (REIN) has been a leader in providing excellent research across Canada as well as providing tools and education for individual real estate investors. Going from an individual investor to acquiring partners, and their money is a vital step to building a greater portfolio of investment properties and wealth. Richard Dolan introduces…

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Are Rental Properties Actually Profitable?

  We came across this good post on investing in rental real estate by Zenith Properties NW. “In short, yes, rental properties are and can always be a very good investment. Saying that, investing in rental properties isn’t for everyone and, no matter what, you’re going to have to do your due diligence in order to…

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What’s Your Time Worth?

The last thing you should be doing is painting a bedroom when you could be earning more income in those areas you excel. We can handle the mundane for you, as well as address your tenant issues. Relax and enjoy what you really want to do with your valuable time.

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Do You Sleep Well Every Night?

Do you wake up in the middle of the night thinking the phone is going to ring with a tenant toilet problem? Or, maybe the phone does ring at 2 am with a noise complaint. Lakeview Property Management provides worry free, sleepful nights for investors who own houses, condo units, and multiplexes.

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