How do I find out more about an area when house shopping?

August 2, 2009 by admin · 4 Comments
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Southern Belle *ICUP* asked:


We’re going house shopping soon. I realize realtors can not really talk about the crime rates in the area, the demographics of the area, things like that. But where can I find information on the safety of the area? We live in some apartments right now, and I would say this is a high crime area, as there are many break ins and obvious drug use in the apartments across the fence from here. (One of the reasons why we’re moving and getting a house).

Any help would be appreciated!

What to look for when shopping around for home equity loans?

January 28, 2009 by admin · 2 Comments
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27amDotCom asked:


Any advice on what to look for when shopping around for home equity loans?

Are there referral commissions?

I have a couple of individuals looking for a home equity loan … I told them I’d look into it for them. I’d like to find a quality vendor, but if referrals commissions are paid out, I’d like to negotiate for that too.

How do I figure out what is a “great deal”?

PS. I’ll happily take general replies but this would be specific to Calgary, Alberta, Canada.

I would like to start shopping for a new apartment or town home. How would I start?

January 28, 2009 by admin · 49 Comments
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lovely asked:


I would like to start shopping for a new apartment or town home not to far from my job. How do I start?