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Lakefront property and especially beachfront property is considered highly desirable in most markets I've seen. Where I grew up in Connecticut waterfront properties always sold for a premium. This is mostly because of the views that waterfront properties have as well as the access to outdoor...

Hi Rich, When getting a mortgage in the U.S. credit is everything. It's good that you have a SS number already. But hopefully you have some open lines of credit in the U.S. My first suggestion would be to go get a credit report. There are plenty of companies that can give you your FICO...

I attended university in Vancouver between 2001-2005 and I remember thinking how expensive the prices were (and I grew up in Connecticut which is not cheap). I keep on reading how they have gone up so much that prices are more expensive than Manhattan. Vancouver is a very nice city, but the...

Having grown up the U.S. and lived there until recently, I can say that prices there began to fall slowly in 2006 and picked up pace since then. The fact that interest rates are at record lows helps, but there are problems in many areas that are experiencing chronic unemployment. I actually...

As an agent, I will give some input as to what I have seen thus far in 2011. Firstly the assessment above is correct about many properties being priced unrealistically. There are far too many sellers who believe that their property is worth more than it actually is. I always try to bring home...

I know this was posted a while back, however my most important piece of advice when choosing an agent is to ask a friend or someone you trust if they can refer someone to you. In addition if you are looking for a specific type of property try to find an agent who specializes in the region you...