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Home Buyer’s Guide Home Buying Tips

If you are thinking of buying a property in Jakarta, there are a few things you should keep in mind. First, Jakarta is a very congested city, so make sure to choose a location that is convenient for you. Second, the prices of properties in Jakarta can be quite high, so be sure to set a budget before you start your search. Finally, Jakarta is a diverse city, so be sure to find a neighborhood that matches your lifestyle. With these things in mind, you will be sure to find the perfect property for sale in Jakarta. An emergency fund can help cover costly repairs, especially the surprise or urgent ones.

Make a list of your wants and needs to get started, and whittle down your options. Apply online for expert recommendations with real interest rates and payments. A home appraisal is a review that gives the current value of …

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Buyers wait for interest rate cuts, listings up in Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows

Buyers wait for interest rate cuts, listings up in Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows

Many home buyers are waiting on the sidelines until interest rates come down.

That was the finding of a recent survey by BMO, which says 72 per cent of aspiring homeowners are holding out until interest rates drop before purchasing a home.

It says they are concerned about the cost of living, inflation, and their overall financial situation.

The survey came after The Bank of Canada left interest rates unchanged in April – but left the possibility open for a rate cut by June or July.

Locally, that has meant a slowdown in sales of properties priced at $1.5 million or higher, according to local Realtor Steve Hamilton.

“That part of the market has been put on hold,” he said.

He said some locals faced with renewing their mortgages at higher rates are downsizing, or moving to other B.C. cities with lower housing costs, “or to Calgary.”

“A lot of

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Toronto Startup Keypr is Transforming Canadian Real Estate and Saving Buyers up to 80% on Commission Fees

Toronto Startup Keypr is Transforming Canadian Real Estate and Saving Buyers up to 80% on Commission Fees

TORONTO, May 6, 2024 /CNW/ – Canadians can now save thousands of dollars in realtor commission fees thanks to Toronto startup, Keypr. The cutting-edge real estate technology company has officially launched and is on a mission to empower homeowners and reduce costs by refunding 80% of buy-side operating commissions.

The all-in-one real estate platform streamlines everything from property bidding to closing documents while saving buyers thousands in commissions.

How it Works

Keypr makes buying a new home easy. From booking showings to drafting an offer, buyers can manage the entire process of buying their home all through Keypr. Although Keypr provides home buyers with independence, a licensed team of sales representatives are available to offer hands-on support and guidance if needed and will be there to consult and review properties, market comps, data and diligence items.

The Keypr platform even connects buyers with partners in-app from inspectors to lawyers,

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Croatian Coast Emerges As Prime Target For Global Real Estate Buyers

Croatian Coast Emerges As Prime Target For Global Real Estate Buyers

There is something for everybody in Croatia, which is gaining in popularity among European investors, luxury home buyers and visitors.

The reasons are plentiful: 1,170 miles of glittering Adriatic Sea coastline with more than 1,200 islands; a real estate market accessible to foreigners; and a reputation for safety.

Luxurious mega-yachts—outfitted with helipads, whirlpool tubs and personal chefs—dot its world-class marinas. Sun-seeking adventurers cruise the Adriatic in 100-foot sailboats. Young couples sip the local wine and dine on some of Europe’s best seafood at trendy restaurants on cobblestone streets.

And, of course, on every street corner stunning views of land, sea and architecturally significant cityscapes greet you.

Croatia’s rich rich historical heritage

At the turn of the 4th century Emperor Diocletian built a

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Home buyers’ alert: Terms you may not know, but should

Home buyers’ alert: Terms you may not know, but should

Foch says that, for real estate investors in Canada, it’s much better to look beyond the nice round number of a house price and look at what your return on investment can look like from an income perspective. “You can think about a property in terms of price, but you can also think about it in terms of price to income and that’s what a cap rate or a gross rent multiplier would do,” he says. (An investment property’s cap, or capitalization, rate is the net operating income it produces divided by the property’s value.) This way, you can use a more representative inclusive metric when you are trying to select a property to purchase. 

How does an assignment sale work?

An “assignment sale” is when an initial buyer signs a contract that allows the first buyer to sell the property prior to the closing date. This is uncommon in

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