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Today's REAL ESTATE TALKS TOPICS

• Squamish...The Next BIG BOOM!
• 2009 BC assessment
• December stats
• Commission Innovation
• Problem with tenant
• good video making fun of vancouver most livable city
• Any Recourse?
• Are these con artists?
• Just bought a condo
• The Messiah Ozzie Jurock Comments on RE in 2009
• Millennium Water-Olympic Village. In trouble?
• Presale assignment---calling all tax gurus or investors
• More Real Estate Talks discussions…

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A Case Of The Yeah, Buts Again?

Most losses in real estate come from foolish investments following the wrong trend, listening to a guru, and getting swept up in an emotional pre-sell binge. Yeah, but, say the naysayers, now Vancouver has had it, now it is different...

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Year of the Deals

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Ask Ozzie

I would like to know is there any difference between mortgage brokers? Are there any specific questions I could ask to help decide who to use? Is it worthwhile to ask for quotes from different brokers? ... Read More

Ask a Tax Expert

I am thinking of buying a property in Phoenix for personal use. I also want to rent it out as a vacation rental for most of the year. I see most people just list their properties on Craigslist or Vacationrentals.com and then collect by Paypal or certified cheque ... Read More

Ask a Lawyer

My friend and I bought a pre-construction condo unit. Both of us are on the purchase agreement @ 50% because we each paid half of the deposit. It is scheduled to be complete in 1 year. After, I decided to purchase an unrelated pre-construction unit on my own. Can I get my name removed from the first purchase agreement if he buys me out? ... Read More

Ask a Real Estate Investor

I have two rental properties which are cash flow positive $800/month. Total mortgages are $73,000 @ 2.99% open variable 5 years. I have just retired and have the money to pay these properties off and increase the cash flow to $1200/month which is part of my retirement income. I do not want to buy another rental property. What is your opinion? ... Read More

more Experts…

Travelling Is Becoming Less Expensive?

• Kelowna Numbers
• Grande Prairie Recovery Slow
• Building Permits Drop
• Re/Max Sees 2009 Sales Much The Same As 2008 With 11 Centres Lower And 11 Higher
• Top Forecasters Says : The Recession Over By Mid-2009!
• Ozzie's 'Reads Of The Week'
• Late News
• Best Mortgage Rates

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The Tool Box: Options Abound

Today let's talk a little about options to buy, rent and lease - to own. In the past 7 years no seller was interested in these instruments since cash buyers were plentiful. In this changing environment, sellers are more willing to be innovative. Read More

Mortgage Options In Today's Marketplace

Interview with Gary Hockey

The Numbers, The Numbers

Rent to Income Ratios and the Human Rights Issue

Watch For Shake Out In Downtown Office Space

Don't Just Survive a Down Market, Thrive On It!

Vol 16, Issue 10 - November 2008