Toronto and Vancouver, Housing Bubble on the Horizon?

The housing market in Canada has been a topic of interest and speculation for a substantial amount of time now. Particular focal points of the discussion have been two of Canada’s largest cities, Toronto and Vancouver. Prices for resale homes have been climbing steadily, most notably in Toronto, which has surpassed Vancouver as having the most viable real-estate market. In fact, CBC news reports that, “In...

Four Things to Consider Before Buying a Rental Property

If you’re here, you’re obviously considering investing in real estate, or investing further. Real estate can be a lucrative venture, but despite what the infomercials on TV show it’s not an easy get-rich-quick scheme. Like any investment, it takes hard work and preparation before hand – you can’t walk in with little to no knowledge and expect to handle to turn a profit. It’s not just a matter of finding...

The Zen Investor is hiring!

Ready to jump into the world of property investing with both feet? Over the coming weeks there will be some incredible opportunities to get involved with The Zen Investor. Think you have what it takes? Take a look at the job descriptions below and if interested, contact The Zen Investor today. Zen Affiliates Director Administrative Real Estate / Personal Assistant Zen Affiliates Director 10-20 hours per week The...

What is a Setback Thermostat?

So spring is here and now is a great time to change those old thermostats with the electronic Setback Thermostats. In so doing you can have a comfortable home during the winter months while saving money because your thermostat is automatically programmed. For more on this, read these recommendations from CMHC. Setback Thermostats What is a Setback Thermostat? Thermostats control heating and cooling appliances in...

Top 6 takeaways from the Bank of Canada’s decision

Get ready … you may want to keep tabs on this article for your future investment projections. The Canadian dollar has surged past the US dollar from US 0.96 to US 1.0099, hinging on the fact that the bank’s assessment of the economy is far more positive than just a month ago. This led the Bank of Canada to hike its 2012 growth projection to 2.4% from 2% in January. What does this mean? Look for increases to...