Comments on: How to Find Your Loan

By: Robyn Robertson

Robyn Robertson — Sun, 29 Mar 2009 22:45:01 +0000

Stephen,
In response to your questions about banks being more lenient on the lending rules. Unfortunately the rules have become stricter and we are being asked to provide more documentatio. But the good news is that we are still doing a lot of loans and the rates are INCREDIBLE!

By: stephen w

stephen w — Sat, 28 Mar 2009 02:15:55 +0000

With the foreclosure challenges going on at the moment are the banks more lenient on the lending rules above?

We are definitely interested in buying a few homes

By: John Wake - Real Estate

John Wake - Real Estate — Tue, 13 Jan 2009 05:36:57 +0000

“Good neighborhood” is a loaded question here. Realtors here don’t often say X is a good neighborhood because “good” is so subject.

It helps us if you can be more specific on what you think “good” means. Tell me or your Realtor if you want a neighborhood with low crime, for example, and then we can refer you to web sites that publish those statistics, if available in the city you are looking in. But even the term “low crime” is subjective, what is low crime to you might not be for the next person.

A good neighborhood is often something you know when you see it. So you just need to look at some neighborhoods and then narrow down your search to your favorites.

By: Martha

Martha — Tue, 13 Jan 2009 04:36:03 +0000

I think that the info you furnish is highly appreciated and can be very useful. I will try to get hold of this book. What is the most difficult aspect is to find real estate in a good neighbourhood. If you have good suggestions, don’t hesitate.

By: Bob

Bob — Sat, 24 Nov 2007 07:04:04 +0000

Thge hardest part is trying to start a bank account. A Canadian needs a Certified Cheque from an American Bank. They distrust Canadian Banks, and Canadians, or any other foreign national, and lack even basic knowledge of other countries.

By: John Wake - Realtor

John Wake - Realtor — Mon, 12 Nov 2007 20:11:43 +0000

Robin,

Here is an excellent book, “The Border Guide; A Canadian’s Guide to Living, Working and Investing in the United States.”
http://www.theborderguide.com

The author, who works as a financial planner in Phoenix, states;

“Canadian visitors to the United States may enter the country without any actual visa being issued… Techinically, Canadian visitors currently fall into the B-2 visitor category… allowing them to remain in the United States legally for up to six consecutive months.”

Crossing the border is not as easy as it was before 9/11. Bring your passport.

I would appreciate any comments from other readers who can help us with their experience.

By: robin hage

robin hage — Mon, 12 Nov 2007 11:02:32 +0000

Do Canadians need a visa to purchase a vacation home that may only get used for a month or 2 at a time?How long can one stay before having to obtain a visa?How does one obtain a visa?