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Debt Service Ratio | GDS And TDS Calculator
Debt Service Ratio (DSR) or Gross Debt Service (GDS) ratio and Total Debt Service (TDS) ratio are two commonly used metrics in real estate and mortgage lending to measure a borrower’s ability to make their monthly mortgage payments. Find out yours using…
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Down Payments: Explained
If you’re buying a home, you’ll need to secure a down payment. But what is a down payment, and how much should you expect to put down? What is a Down Payment? If you’re ready to put renting behind you and try…
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Credit Scores Explained: What Is A Good Credit Score in Canada?
In Canada, your credit score generally ranges from 300 to 900. So what’s a good credit score? Well, the higher the score, the better. If you have scores between 800 and 900, you’re in excellent shape. They may be used to determine…
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The Top Home Models For Real Estate Investors
When it comes to real estate investment, Canada is seeing an increasing number of people who are opting to invest in brand-new homes to attract tenants. In addition to being desirable to renters, new construction homes offer cost savings as they require…
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What Is The Average House Appreciation Rate In Canada? In Alberta? In Edmonton?
Whether you’re buying a home for your family or purchasing a home as an investment property, the appreciation rate of homes in Canada is an important statistic for many Canadian homeowners. Understanding the average house appreciation rate in Canada, as well as…
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What Is Freehold vs Leasehold?
Are you considering buying a home in Edmonton? If so, you may have heard there are three primary forms of property ownership: freehold and leasehold ownership. Freehold ownership grants you complete ownership of both the property and the land, and is the…
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Airbnb in Edmonton: Everything You Need To Know About Running One
Many travellers today are looking for more personalized experiences than they can find at traditional hotels, and Airbnb has become extremely popular as a result. In this article, we’ll cover the basics of Airbnb in Edmonton, from what it is to how…
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Mortgages and Investing: How Does It Work?
Wouldn’t it be nice if you could make money using someone else’s money? You can! That’s what happens when you take out a mortgage to purchase an investment property. Sure, you need to put some of your own money down for the down…
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Your Step-by-Step Guide to Buying a Rental Property
Purchasing a rental property is one of the biggest milestones of your life, and it is no easy feat to accomplish. It can often feel overwhelming, especially if you are a real-estate novice. However, don’t break a sweat just yet. Here is…
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People You Should Have on Your Real Estate Investing Team
Real estate can be a big investment and is seldom done without a full panel of researchers and advisors. If you are interested in venturing into the illustrious world of property asset management, you need to first build a formidable real estate…
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How Much Down Payment Do I Need For An Investment Property?
Real estate is a long-term game. Investing in real estate can prove to be very lucrative if you follow smart principles while financing your investment property.
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Benefits of Renting New Construction Homes
More people are looking to buy new construction homes to turn them into rental properties. There has been a growing trend in the last five years of newly constructed properties, as real estate investors have identified the problems associated with older houses.
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