by Mahmud Naqvi | Aug 31, 2023 | Tips for Investors
Real estate transactions can be exciting but also nerve-wracking experiences. One of the most critical stages in the process is the closing, where ownership of the property officially changes hands. However, real estate closings don’t always go as smoothly as...
by Mahmud Naqvi | May 29, 2023 | Tips for Investors
10 Tips for Landlords to Maximize Income and Attract Quality Tenants. Maximizing rental income and preparing a property for tenants require careful planning and attention to detail. Here are some tips for landlords to help them achieve these goals: Research the Rental...
by Mahmud Naqvi | Jan 12, 2010 | Tips for Investors
If you own a home or are planning to buy one soon, here are some programs available to you as a resident of Canada. This is an incentive from Canada Revenue Agency that makes home ownership a bit easier. Home Buyers Plan Withdraw up to $20,000 from your RRSP to buy a...
by Mahmud Naqvi | Oct 18, 2009 | Tips for Investors
The Agence de l’efficacité énergétique (AEE) (Agency for Energy Efficiency) in quebec has made a lovely site on energy efficiency. Apart from the normal offers from government on upgrading to higher efficiency appliances an gadgets, there is an online tool of this...
by Mahmud Naqvi | Jun 1, 2009 | Tips for Investors
Think about it: Its day break and you have to walk couple miles to bring a pale of water so you and your family can use it to make food and other important to-do’s. This is common place in most under developed countries. Most of us living in the west have little...
by Mahmud Naqvi | May 30, 2009 | Tips for Investors
The shortest answer to that question is: it depends on a number of factors. The most important are your gross household income, your down payment and the mortgage interest rate. Lenders will also consider your assets and liabilities. Your own lifestyle and debt...
