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Nov. 24, 2020 | Geoff Geddes
Graywood Developments signals confidence in Calgary market with two new condo projects
Feb. 07, 2020 | Gerald Vander Pyl
Canmore's "hotel" condos can provide big benefits for owners who eschew the rental pool
Hotel-style condominium units in Canmore have seen their rental potential soar thanks to online listing websites like VRBO and Airbnb, providing another vacation-booking option for visitors to the increasingly popular region.
Dec. 04, 2019 | Josh Skapin
South Health Campus draws investor interest to Seton
Calgary's newest hospital, the South Health Campus in the southeast community of Seton, is spurring significant interest from investors.
Nov. 13, 2019 | Mario Toneguzzi
REIN reports suggest location should be top of mind for Calgary investment-property buyers
One consideration is whether it's a good time to buy, and the good news is that the market appears to be ripe for investment.
Nov. 13, 2019 | Gerald Vander Pyl
Five things to consider when buying a ski-vacation condo
A ski-vacation condo can be a great place for holidays with family and friends, with the added benefit of generating rental income when you're away.
Luckily, ski resorts and mountain towns in B.C. are not subject to vacancy or speculation taxes that have started to emerge in that province, and even buying at a U.S. ski resort is possible with financing through your Canadian bank.
Here are five questions to consider when buying a ski-vacation condo:
Sept. 18, 2019 | Mario Toneguzzi
Building value: Renovations remain a popular investment and economic boon across Canada
Sept. 11, 2019 | Kirby Cox
SPONSORED: How a kitchen reno can boost your home value
May 01, 2019 | Gerald Vander Pyl
Four things to know before purchasing a rental property
Nov. 29, 2017 | Geoff Geddes
Promised land
At first glance, buying empty space might sound like the road to ruin. But for many investors, land has become a path to a balanced, and profitable, portfolio. While that doesn't mean it's for everyone, land is certainly worth a closer look from investors weighing their options.
Land as an investment can take many forms: institutional investment by life insurance companies and pension funds, farmers renting out land for revenue, active farmers purchasing land for future investment or expansion, and developers/investors buying for future residential or commercial development.