Chris Penner : Latest Blog Posts

The Real Estate Minute: "The Truth About HST"

Fri, 14 May 2010 18:01:01 GMT

HST and Real Estate and how will it affect the market place here in British Columbia, are the impacts really as strong as people think. What will happen? Watch and see?

The Real Estate Minute: Mortgage Rates Rising

Wed, 31 Mar 2010 18:33:15 GMT

Quick mortgage rate up date for current rates and specific mortgage info contact:

Ken Wiebe w/ Dominion Lending

Cell: 778.808.9911

Email: info@kenwiebe.com

Website: www.kenwiebe.com

Jamie Gale or Caree Bray w/ Kaerus Group

Phone: 604.760.5691 (Jamie) or 604.836.4613 (Caree)

Email: jamie@kaerus.ca or caree@kaerus.ca

Website: www.Kaerus.ca

The Real Estate Minute: New MLS Rules

Wed, 24 Mar 2010 22:26:26 GMT

Real Estate times are changing here in Canada, thanks to the competition board of Canada the MLS is now being made so the general public can list For sale by owner on the MLS. Good or Bad? What do you think?

The Real Estate Minute: Mortgage Changes

Tue, 23 Mar 2010 18:28:50 GMT

Changes in the Mortgage industry in Canada that will be affecting investors, self-employed people, and a few minor changes for the normal buyer too.

The Real Estate Minute: Introduction

Tue, 23 Mar 2010 18:26:42 GMT

The Real Estate Minute, covering all the latest real estate topics for Canadian Real Estate, news, best buys, mortgage info, seller tips, and much more. All within a minute or so.

askchris.ca "What's The Lowest Down Payment Available?"

Thu, 03 Dec 2009 19:50:34 GMT

What's the lowest down payment available? Can I still get zero down? Watch to find out.

askchris.ca "The Difference Between a Vancant Home and a Furnished One"

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 16:47:03 GMT

The difference having furniture in a home makes is incredible instead of just leaving it vacant the minimal cost of rent a few items compared to the time it will take and price it will fetch is well worth it. Find out more in the video.

askchris.ca "Preparing Your Strata Property For Sale"

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 21:53:38 GMT

A few things to consider when getting ready to sell your strata property.

askchris.ca Cost Of Using a Buyers Agent

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 02:37:53 GMT

What is the possible cost involved in using an Real Estate Agent to help with the purchase of a home. What you may or may not know about the cost of an agent to help you bullet proof your transaction. Watch the video to find out how using an Buyers Agent will save you money.

askchris.ca Why Should I Price Reduce?

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 18:36:40 GMT

Discussion around why a Realtor would ask a Seller to reduce the price of there home. It isn't to make the client loose money, it isn't to make the job easier, it's because...you will have to watch the video to find out.

askchris.ca Why Don't You Advertise In The Paper

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 22:57:45 GMT

Discussion around why a progressive Realtor would no longer spend your money on marketing and advertising that doesn't generate any buyers for your home. Briefly talk about what will. For more info on how to get your home marketed using the tools of today's market contact me now.

askchris.ca "When should I Buy?"

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 22:56:36 GMT

Looking at the factors that determine when a it is a good time to buy Real Estate. For more information or to have your questions answered please email me at questions@askchris.ca

askchris.ca "The Cost of Selling."

Tue, 13 Oct 2009 19:23:20 GMT

The cost of selling your home the exact price will vary depending on the final sale price of your home but there are constants that don't change and you need to calculate into your final closing cost. Watch the video to find out what they are.

askchris.ca "What Is A Selling Feature?"

Fri, 09 Oct 2009 17:26:37 GMT

What is a selling feature in a home and how a selling feature can help selling your home. Get your home to stand appart for everyone else's by highlighting a few key selling features in your home. But remember that not everything that you think is a selling features is to the buyer that will buy your home. Find out more here by watching the video.

askchris.ca "Things To Consider When Selling."

Mon, 05 Oct 2009 18:11:49 GMT

Things to think about when considering selling, like: Market, Equity in home, Buying in the same market, reasons for selling. For more info or to get a questionaire to help you self discover whether you should be selling email me at questions@askchris.ca.

askchris.ca "What Really Sells Houses?"

Wed, 16 Sep 2009 14:56:23 GMT

Discussion around what really sells houses, what you can do and how an agent can help to get you top dollar quickly in todays market place.

askchris.ca "Should I Buy or Sell First?"

Tue, 08 Sep 2009 20:32:39 GMT

Discussing whether you should be selling or buying first when looking to make a move to a new home. Cheers!

askchris.ca "I Need To Sell Now What?"

Wed, 02 Sep 2009 15:01:50 GMT

Discussing what needs to happen after you decide you need to sell your home, some quick and easy things you can do to prepare your home even before you have a Realtor come over. This way you can keep the process rolling along quickly, because in todays market place time is money. Cheers!

askchris.ca "When should I Buy?"

Tue, 25 Aug 2009 15:41:24 GMT

Looking at the factors that determine when a it is a good time to buy Real Estate. For more information or to have your questions answered please email me at questions@askchris.ca

askchris.ca "Who Should I Be Talking To?"

Thu, 13 Aug 2009 18:36:11 GMT

Who a good person to contact would be when just starting the home searching/buying process and how that most likely will go.