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Forum: Canada
Jun 4th 2012, 2:08 pm
Replies: 13
Views: 4,420
Posted By Al the Agent

Re: Anyone one know any good private mortgage lenders?

No CHMC insurance on 10% in Ontario...thought it was anything over 20% nationwide.
Forum: Canada
Jun 4th 2012, 11:43 am
Replies: 13
Views: 4,420
Posted By Al the Agent

Re: Anyone one know any good private mortgage lenders?

Jericho is correct, a couple of credit checks probably won't present a problem, but anymore will. A private lender will typically offer you more flexibility with regards to percentage down etc. but...
Forum: Canada
May 14th 2012, 12:19 pm
Replies: 37
Views: 4,003
Posted By Al the Agent

Re: Do I need to hire a lawyer when buying a house?

Re mortgage pre approval. A few strongly suggested getting pre-approved and I couldn't agree more. Not only does the lender tell you what you can get approved for, they should also be able to tell...
Forum: Canada
Feb 10th 2012, 1:27 pm
Replies: 31
Views: 3,477
Posted By Al the Agent

Re: Houses with wells and septic tanks

A septic and well system can work perfectly fine, as long as the are well maintained. Septic and well are typically on opposite sides of the home. Certainly get a location certificate from home owner...
Forum: Canada
Jan 23rd 2012, 12:16 pm
Replies: 11
Views: 1,081
Posted By Al the Agent

Re: Hants rentals

What part of Hants county are you looking for?
Forum: Canada
Sep 7th 2011, 5:21 pm
Replies: 16
Views: 2,206
Posted By Al the Agent

Re: Buying a condo in halifax,what the difference between a condo and an apartment ?

There are a number of Condo's that have heat included in the fees. If the heat sourse is electric, heat usually is extra, if it's oil, then it typically is included. In Halifax, the deed transfer tax...
Forum: Canada
Sep 7th 2011, 4:26 pm
Replies: 16
Views: 2,206
Posted By Al the Agent

Re: Buying a condo in halifax,what the difference between a condo and an apartment ?

A Condo Apartment describes the style of condo as opposed to a townhouse condo and the like. An apartment is an unit within a building that is considered just that, a part of the building. A Condo,...
Forum: Canada
Aug 28th 2011, 6:45 pm
Replies: 8
Views: 1,466
Posted By Al the Agent

Re: Weather in Nova Scotia in March

And that can be in one 24 hour period....LOL:D
Forum: Canada
Aug 28th 2011, 1:40 pm
Replies: 8
Views: 1,199
Posted By Al the Agent

Re: Selling House in NS - Suggestions?

Iaink,

You are correct, there are agents that offer "mere postings" to the MLS system. For a flat fee ( a couple hundred dollars), sellers can post their property on MLS. They also typically offer...
Forum: Canada
Aug 2nd 2011, 11:32 am
Replies: 50
Views: 5,562
Posted By Al the Agent

Re: House-buyer beware? Legal advice sought

Based on the information supplied, it seems there are three parties who dropped the ball on this one. Firstly, your Realtor probably didn't write the clause properly if it was stated that the vendor...
Forum: Canada
Aug 1st 2011, 9:31 pm
Replies: 50
Views: 5,562
Posted By Al the Agent

Re: House-buyer beware? Legal advice sought

Alan, if the inspector made note of the the deck not being up to code and they held cash back based on that, then I agree. If in fact this was mentioned in the inspection report, then red lights...
Forum: Canada
Aug 1st 2011, 9:10 pm
Replies: 50
Views: 5,562
Posted By Al the Agent

Re: House-buyer beware? Legal advice sought

Andrew & Linda,

Based on the information you provided, your Lawyer should not have allowed the release of funds if the appropriate documentation wasn't provided, but as others have mentioned, it's...
Forum: Canada
May 18th 2011, 5:55 pm
Replies: 45
Views: 2,725
Posted By Al the Agent

Re: Basements cracks and the joys of water.

I might suggest contacting a contractor that specializes in foundation repairs. Not sure where you are located, but locally we have a company called permacrete. This is all they do and warranty their...
Forum: Canada
May 18th 2011, 1:50 pm
Replies: 4
Views: 2,042
Posted By Al the Agent

Re: Best home oil company in the Darmouth/Halifax area?

The rates for different companies are usually posted in the chronicle herald every now and then, but I was unable to locate the chart online.I personally use Wilson's for oil for the rental property...
Forum: Canada
May 17th 2011, 3:31 pm
Replies: 2
Views: 532
Posted By Al the Agent

Re: Accommodation in Nova Scotia (short term)

Not 100% sure if this is what you are looking for, but here's a link.

http://halifax.biz-stay.com/home.cfm
Forum: Canada
May 16th 2011, 12:23 pm
Replies: 56
Views: 3,245
Posted By Al the Agent

Re: To realtor or not to realtor?

As a Realtor, I obviously have a biased opinion on this subject. A few posters are correct in the fact that the buyer does indirectly pay the commission as it is built into the purchase price and...
Forum: Canada
May 9th 2011, 12:37 pm
Replies: 13
Views: 1,317
Posted By Al the Agent

Re: Buying a house

One route you may also want to explore is to contact a mortgage broker. Not knocking the banks, but they have to follow their own guidelines whereas a broker has access to a wide variety of lenders...
Forum: Canada
May 1st 2011, 12:11 pm
Replies: 8
Views: 1,304
Posted By Al the Agent

Re: Halifax - how to identify subsidized apartments?

There are a couple of pockets of subsidized housing in Halifax, namely Gottengen and a smaller one in the North end. A previous poster was probably correct, you wouldn't see them advertised as...
Forum: Canada
Apr 23rd 2011, 11:37 am
Replies: 25
Views: 4,400
Posted By Al the Agent

Re: experience with thepadpicker.com?

Sounds like Bishops Landing...
Forum: Canada
Apr 23rd 2011, 11:14 am
Replies: 25
Views: 4,400
Posted By Al the Agent

Re: experience with thepadpicker.com?

David, another option is to look on kijij....


http://halifax.kijiji.ca/f-housing-short-term-rentals-W0QQCatIdZ42
Forum: Canada
Apr 22nd 2011, 12:40 pm
Replies: 25
Views: 4,400
Posted By Al the Agent

Re: experience with thepadpicker.com?

Yes they typically have higher end homes, both apartment and single family.
Forum: Canada
Apr 22nd 2011, 11:15 am
Replies: 25
Views: 4,400
Posted By Al the Agent

Re: experience with thepadpicker.com?

David,

Another option is Executive Rentals. They have assisted a few families that I have dealt with find short term rentals.

http://www.executive-rentals.net/
Forum: Canada
Apr 8th 2011, 11:54 am
Replies: 7
Views: 1,119
Posted By Al the Agent

Re: Recommendations - Nova Scotia

I agree with Joe, there aren't many restaurants that aren't kid friendly with most offering a decent kids menu. My kids like both Jungle Jims and Jack Astors particularly for their menu...
Forum: Canada
Mar 22nd 2011, 2:02 am
Replies: 14
Views: 2,027
Posted By Al the Agent

Re: cashback for buying house - Calgary

If the listing agent is offering 1% cashback as an incentive, and the house works for you, I can't see any harm. If the buyer agent is offering it, that may be more cause for concern. As you...
Forum: Canada
Mar 12th 2011, 1:50 am
Replies: 4
Views: 1,221
Posted By Al the Agent

Re: Pest control - HRM

Not a fan of pestisides with kids and a dog.....spray and wash laundry product is safer I would think.
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