Real Stories In Real Estate podcast

Colin Byrne Buying Your First Home With Your Parents Help 043 RSIRE    Colin Byrne shares his experience as a first time home buyer, and all the challenges that brings. He had been a renter but desired to own his own home after a roommate was moving out, so looked at condos. As with all experiences, there were positive and negative issues and he shares them to help other first time home buyers. His income matched a condo to his liking, and he was confident on paper that he could make the payments, but asked his parents for the down payment. After the lender pushed back on approval also due to a past due unpaid debt, his mom finally co-signed for his first mortgage term, but he was able to qualify on his own after that. Tune in to learn more about more of his challenges.    Join host award winning mortgage broker Denise Laframboise and Nicolee Evans each week as they brings the good, the bad and the just plain ugly in real estate transactions, as told by real people. Success stories and tips on how to avoid the same pitfalls. We'd love you to please like, subscribe, follow and share these amazing stories!   To get in touch with Denise or Nicolee:   Web: http://LaframboiseMortgage.ca Email: experts@laframboisemortgage.ca  Phone: 289-645-1568

George Dube from BDO on Building A Real Estate Portfolio 042 RSIRE    George Dube, an accountant from BDO that specializes in Real Estate, but has a deep background in tax administration, joins host Nicolee Evans to chat about the importance of how to start investing, and why an accountant in the beginning can be your best friend and helper. Are you going to buy 1 investment property, or 100? Do you need to incorporate or can you do it under your own name? Is it easier to buy an additional single family property, or a multiplex? George provides some dos and some don’ts, mistakes that he’s aware of, as he owns 100’s of doors, many that are a mix of residential and commercial.    Website: https://GeorgeEDube.com  Email: gdube@bdo.ca    Join host award winning mortgage broker Denise Laframboise and Nicolee Evans each week as they brings the good, the bad and the just plain ugly in real estate transactions, as told by real people. Success stories and tips on how to avoid the same pitfalls. We'd love you to please like, subscribe, follow and share these amazing stories!   To get in touch with Denise or Nicolee:   Web: http://LaframboiseMortgage.ca Email: mortgage@DeniseLaframboise.ca  Phone: 289-645-1568 ext 1

Arlen Ekstein Discusses Private Mortgages 041 RSIRE   Arlen Ekstein, Senior Associate at Tembo Financial, joins host Nicolee Evans to discuss mortgage funds known as private mortgages. Unlike an A lender like a bank, or a B lender like other institutions, a private mortgage is usually put together with investors pooling their funds, to lend out to purchasers. Unlike the banks, the rules and restrictions can sometimes be easier to obtain financing for a purchase. Nicolee and Arlen touch on many of the pros and cons or private lending, and how YOU can take advantage of this powerful lending tool if you need it.   Website: https://Tembofinancial.com  Email: info@tembofinancial.com   Join host award winning mortgage broker Denise Laframboise and Nicolee Evans each week as they brings the good, the bad and the just plain ugly in real estate transactions, as told by real people. Success stories and tips on how to avoid the same pitfalls. We'd love you to please like, subscribe, follow and share these amazing stories!   To get in touch with Denise or Nicolee:   Web: http://LaframboiseMortgage.ca Email: mortgage@DeniseLaframboise.ca  Phone: 289-645-1568 ext 1

Jason Lane Offers Buying & Selling Tips For a Smooth Closing #040 RSIRE    Jason Lane joined Woitzik Polsinelli LLP, Lawyers and Mediators in 2018 as a summer law student. Jason obtained his Juris Doctor from The University of Western Ontario in 2019 and is now an associate in our Family and Real Estate Groups.   During his time at WP, Jason has gained extensive knowledge regarding a variety of real property matters such as the purchase and sale of new homes, condominiums, re-sales, and assignments. Jason is very understanding of the fact that completing a real estate transaction can seem overwhelming and complicated, but his attention to detail and focus on client communication will ensure that the closing process is made simple and straightforward.   Jason joins Nicolee Evans to discuss some of the situations he’s seen that cause a closing to fail, and provide many tips on how to have a successful real estate closing!   Website: https://durhamlawyer.ca/team-members/jason-lane/   Join host award winning mortgage broker Denise Laframboise and Nicolee Evans each week as they brings the good, the bad and the just plain ugly in real estate transactions, as told by real people. Success stories and tips on how to avoid the same pitfalls. We'd love you to please like, subscribe, follow and share these amazing stories!   To get in touch with Denise or Nicolee:   Web: http://LaframboiseMortgage.ca Email: mortgage@DeniseLaframboise.ca  Phone: 289-645-1568 ext 1

#039 RSIRE Lyndsey McNally Talks About Condo Ownership & What to Know Before Purchasing   With a wealth of experience spanning back to 2002, Lyndsey McNally from Condominium Lending Group boasts an extensive background in the condominium sector, where she has dedicated her efforts to supporting the success of the communities that she works with.   Lyndsey is the current President of the Toronto & Area Chapter of the Canadian Condominium Institute, volunteering her time extensively to improve the condominium industry. She also volunteers in other areas of residential housing such as municipal property standards appeals and affordable housing, acting as Chair for both the Ajax Municipal Housing Corporation and the Town of Ajax Property Standards and Animal Services Appeals Committee.   As the subject matter expert, course designer, and faculty instructor at Humber College on the subject of Financial Management for Condominiums, you can rely on Lyndsey to bring an education-focused approach to her work with condominium communities.   Website: https://condolending.com/our-team/lyndseymcnally/   Join host award winning mortgage broker Denise Laframboise and Nicolee Evans each week as they brings the good, the bad and the just plain ugly in real estate transactions, as told by real people. Success stories and tips on how to avoid the same pitfalls. We'd love you to please like, subscribe, follow and share these amazing stories!   To get in touch with Denise:   Web: http://DeniseLaframboise.ca Email: mortgage@DeniseLaframboise.ca  Phone: 289-645-1568 ext 1

#038 RSIRE Tahani Aburaneh Shares Her Journey Empowering Women To Grow Wealth Through Real Estate Investing   Tahani Aburaneh is one of Canada’s top real estate investing experts, an Amazon bestselling author, wealth coach, but above all, a proud single mother of 2 grown children. She has spoken to thousands of people as a keynote speaker on stages across North America and is a featured guest on numerous podcasts, TV shows and 2 international documentaries. Most recently, Tahani founded the Females In Real Estate movement which inspires and empowers women from all walks of life to create financial freedom through real estate investing.   How does she feel empowering women? What were her challenges, and would she do it again? Yes, and YES! Tune in for all the details on this amazing initiative, what she learned and how successful she has helped other female investors to be.   Website: https://tahani.ca   Join host award winning mortgage broker Denise Laframboise each week as she brings the good, the bad and the just plain ugly in real estate transactions, as told by real people. Success stories and tips on how to avoid the same pitfalls. We'd love you to please like, subscribe, follow and share these amazing stories.   To get in touch with Denise:   Web: http://DeniseLaframboise.ca Email: mortgage@DeniseLaframboise.ca  Phone: 289-645-1568 ext 1   Hashtags for this episode: #mortgage, #financing, #refi, #equity, #rentals, #investment, #GTA, #Toronto, #Ontario, #durham, #legislation, #realtor, #rentals, #ADU, #accessorydwellingunit, #landlord, #tenants, #female, #investing, #empowerment

#037 RSIRE Steven Pargetter Discusses How He Helped His Parents As Retirees Through The Stress Test   Steven is a GTA-based realtor who has been helping clients purchase and sell real estate for over 10 years. He LOVES living in downtown Toronto. As his bio says, “I have been living in downtown Toronto with my wife and son selling real estate for a decade now. I love to help people find the perfect property for their needs and see them succeed. Although I'm in a sales position, I believe that real estate isn't about sales when it comes to the client. You're not going to be convinced out of the blue to go and buy an expensive property.”   When his parents retired they wanted to purchase another property and had great income. But, they had difficulty getting financing, as the stress test caused lenders to look harder at their applications. Although their current income could easily support the purchase, many lenders are somewhat hesitant to give mortgages out after someone retires.    Steven was able to help his parents get their next property, and learned some valuable lessons that he can use to serve other clients.    Website: http://TheInvestedAgent.ca    Join host award winning mortgage broker Denise Laframboise each week as she brings the good, the bad and the just plain ugly in real estate transactions, as told by real people. Success stories and tips on how to avoid the same pitfalls. We'd love you to please like, subscribe, follow and share these amazing stories.   To get in touch with Denise:   Web: http://DeniseLaframboise.ca Email: mortgage@DeniseLaframboise.ca  Phone: 289-645-1568 ext 1   Hashtags for this episode:

#036 RSIRE Arsalan Siddiqui Shares His Experience Building A Large Addition On His Home   Arsalan is a Toronto-based realtor who decided to move his parents in with he and his family in 2019. They first started investigating buying a larger home, but what he thought they required was $2.5 million and above.    To be practical, he decided to see if he could build a 550 Sqf addition onto his existing home, but there were many hurdles to jump - first of all seeing if it was possible/permissible in his area to do this.   He decided to hire an architect to do the planning and then do the work. After interviewing a short list, the prices were all over the place. And with COVID happening, materials were hard to find and finding someone to actually be able to do the job was difficult.    How was his experience with the renovation? Were there any issues, and would he do it again? Yes, and YES! Tune in for all the details on this project, what he learned and how it came to a successful conclusion.   Website: https://www.arsalansiddiqui.ca    Join host award winning mortgage broker Denise Laframboise each week as she brings the good, the bad and the just plain ugly in real estate transactions, as told by real people. Success stories and tips on how to avoid the same pitfalls. We'd love you to please like, subscribe, follow and share these amazing stories.   To get in touch with Denise:   Web: http://DeniseLaframboise.ca Email: mortgage@DeniseLaframboise.ca  Phone: 289-645-1568 ext 1

#035 RSIRE Pasqualina De Rose Shares Tips About Estate Law & Real Estate From A Lawyer’s Perspective   Lina De Rose is a Durham-based lawyer with extensive experience in both estate law and real estate law. In this episode, Denise and Lina chat about estate law and what happens with passing on without a will or with a will.    How are real estate sales, purchases and transference handled without a will or proper estate planning?   What is the strangest and most challenging situation Lina was involved with? Find out, and let Lina guide you to make sure YOU don’t make the same mistakes she’s been helping others with for years!   Website: BirchLaw.ca    Join host award winning mortgage broker Denise Laframboise each week as she brings the good, the bad and the just plain ugly in real estate transactions, as told by real people. Success stories and tips on how to avoid the same pitfalls. We'd love you to please like, subscribe, follow and share these amazing stories.   To get in touch with Denise:   Web: http://DeniseLaframboise.ca Email: mortgage@DeniseLaframboise.ca  Phone: 289-645-1568 ext 1

#034 RSIRE Sai Lee Shares How He Has Made Money Flipping Properties with $0 Out Of Pocket   Sai Lee is a top real estate Mentor.  After many years in the corporate world as an IT consultant.  Sai Lee made the stunning decision to pursue a full time career in the world of real estate investing.     He learned how to build wealth without using any of his own money, and that was a game changer.   Working with a mentor, he had finally learned the true ins and outs of buying real estate to generate quick cash, buying to hold and generate long term income.   He believes in helping an individual purchase property at 80 cents on the dollar or better will help them change their economic life forever. Learn how Sai’s process and method can help you get started with real estate without huge sums of money, and you DON’T have to qualify for any mortgages!   Website: www.FlipRealEstateForProfits.com     Join host award winning mortgage broker Denise Laframboise each week as she brings the good, the bad and the just plain ugly in real estate transactions, as told by real people. Success stories and tips on how to avoid the same pitfalls. We'd love you to please like, subscribe, follow and share these amazing stories.   To get in touch with Denise:   Web: http://DeniseLaframboise.ca Email: mortgage@DeniseLaframboise.ca  Phone: 289-645-1568 ext 1

#033 RSIRE Brady Bodley On Dealing With The Landlord Tenant Board In Ontario   Brady Bodley is a Durham-based lawyer with Thomas Efraim LLP. He has much experience with the landlord tenant board, for many reasons. He’s here with guest host Nicolee Evans to discuss many of the challenges he’s seen, how COVID made hearings more challenging, and some of the good things that the LTB does here in Ontario.   Join host award winning mortgage broker Denise Laframboise each week as she brings the good, the bad and the just plain ugly in real estate transactions, as told by real people. Success stories and tips on how to avoid the same pitfalls. We'd love you to please like, subscribe, follow and share these amazing stories.   To get in touch with Denise:   Web: http://DeniseLaframboise.ca Email: mortgage@DeniseLaframboise.ca  Phone: 289-645-1568 ext 1

#032 RSIRE Kevin Harding Buying A Cottage For A Short Term Rental Business   Kevin Harding is a Durham-based real estate agent, and has owned traditional rental properties that come with tenants and toilets. His wife and he were looking for something different, so decided to buy a 4 season cottage to use a few times a year, then rent out the rest of the time. While this can yield amazing financial returns, it also comes with many unique challenges, such as insurance and local regulations. What mistakes were make, what were the successes and would he do it again?   Join host award winning mortgage broker Denise Laframboise each week as she brings the good, the bad and the just plain ugly in real estate transactions, as told by real people. Success stories and tips on how to avoid the same pitfalls. We'd love you to please like, subscribe, follow and share these amazing stories.   To get in touch with Denise:   Web: http://DeniseLaframboise.ca Email: mortgage@DeniseLaframboise.ca  Phone: 289-645-1568 ext 1   Hashtags for this episode: #mortgage, #financing, #refi, #equity, #rentals, #investment, #GTA, #Toronto, #Ontario, #durham, #legislation, #realtor, #rentals, #rights, #screening, #landlord, #tenants, #neighbours, #cottage, #shorttermmental

#031 RSIRE Denise & Gabriel Share Their Experience Building A Legal Basement Apt In Their Home   Denise and her husband Gabriel found their dream home, it was the 3rd house they would buy, but it checked all the boxes. Both had a long drive to the office, and could not get to their daycare in time, so looked for something closer. They looked at Markham and other areas, but decided on Brooklin, closer to Gabe’s work so that he could pick up the kids.    They decided it would be a good idea to put in a basement apartment, or accessory dwelling unit (ADU) to help with the cost of their home. As they were checking out houses to buy, they were concerned that many of the listing agents told them it would not be possible to put in a separate apartment. Find out how it worked out, and would they put in a separate basement apartment again?   Join host award winning mortgage broker Denise Laframboise each week as she brings the good, the bad and the just plain ugly in real estate transactions, as told by real people. Success stories and tips on how to avoid the same pitfalls. We'd love you to please like, subscribe, follow and share these amazing stories.   To get in touch with Denise:   Web: http://DeniseLaframboise.ca Email: mortgage@DeniseLaframboise.ca  Phone: 289-645-1568 ext 1

#030 RSIRE Denise & Gabriel Share Their Experience Buying A Home Before Selling   Denise and her husband Gabriel found their dream home, it was the 3rd house they would buy, but it checked all the boxes. Both had a long drive to the office, and could not get to their daycare in time, so looked for something closer. They looked at Markham and other areas, but decided on Whitby, closer to Gabe’s work so that he could pick up the kids.    The market was very hot at the time, and many of the houses they looked at were gone by the time they went to look at them, or submitted an offer but it was already sold. They decided they weren’t worried about selling their home, with all the upgrades, but needed to be free to buy, so felt comfortable buying first then selling their homes. How did they match up closing dates? Did they have any second thoughts or fears of not closing? Would they do it again?   Join host award winning mortgage broker Denise Laframboise each week as she brings the good, the bad and the just plain ugly in real estate transactions, as told by real people. Success stories and tips on how to avoid the same pitfalls. We'd love you to please like, subscribe, follow and share these amazing stories.   To get in touch with Denise:   Web: http://DeniseLaframboise.ca Email: mortgage@DeniseLaframboise.ca  Phone: 289-645-1568 ext 1

#029 RSIRE Milli Fox Shares Her Experience Getting To Her Dream Home   Milli Fox and her husband Junior decided to purchase a pre-build 3 bedroom condo, based on plans and thought it would be perfect for their life. Milli had resisted the suburban life, and envisioned a perfect life downtown. By the time the condo was ready and they were conducting their PDI, pre delivery inspection, they had a 2.5 year old and it was one week from closing. They quickly realized that with another child on the way and the need for home offices, this condo would NOT suit their needs. A quick visit to Milli’s in-laws house in Whitby confirmed that they needed a free standing home with a basement and a yard. How did they deal with the condo by getting a 1 year mortgage and purchasing a single family home, and what would she have done differently?   Denise mentions in the podcast how many people buy pre-builds strictly off plans, and like Milli, once they take possession years have passed and the condo no longer suits their needs, forcing them to settle with the condo, or sell it potentially at a loss and find something else.   Join host award winning mortgage broker Denise Laframboise each week as she brings the good, the bad and the just plain ugly in real estate transactions, as told by real people. Success stories and tips on how to avoid the same pitfalls. We'd love you to please like, subscribe, follow and share these amazing stories.   To get in touch with Denise:   Web: http://DeniseLaframboise.ca Email: mortgage@DeniseLaframboise.ca  Phone: 289-645-1568 ext 1

#028 RSIRE Nicolee Evans - Her Experience With Bridge Financing   Nicolee and her husband were living in their first starter home, before she was a mortgage agent, and it was beginning to feel cramped. She decided they needed something bigger, but her husband wasn’t quite on board, so began a purposeful search.   Her friend suggested another friend had a house for sale, although it wasn’t listed yet. It was PERFECT! The family wanted Nicolee and her family to buy it, so they had to sell, but the friend who suggested the house for sale, had another friend who wanted to buy Nicolee’s current house! What a coincidence! All that was left was the closing dates…did they match up? Nope…but since it was a private sale on both ends, they had some flexibility. How did bridge financing make sure the deals went through? TUNE IN!    Nicolee is a licensed Mortgage Agent with a level of commitment to our clients that is truly incredible.  You will not find a more compassionate and understanding person out there!  Nicolee works with our clients and lender partners to negotiate the best possible outcome for each client. She manages our files and provides updates to make sure everyone is in the loop and knows where they are at.  She is a major keystone in our ability to offer such efficient service for our clients and realtor partners.   Nicolee serves as our Director of Operations managing the office, team members and any process improvements required to maintain and improve our high standard of service.  She is truly an important part of our team for our clients & creates the work environment in our office that is the most fun.  Whether it is decorating for a birthday or planning a social event Nicolee is at the heart of it all.     Contact Nicolee: http://Laframboisemortgage.ca  Phone: (905) 903-7669 email Nicolee@LaframboiseMortgage.ca   Join host award winning mortgage broker Denise Laframboise each week as she brings the good, the bad and the just plain ugly in real estate transactions, as told by real people. Success stories and tips on how to avoid the same pitfalls. We'd love you to please like, subscribe, follow and share these amazing stories.   To get in touch with Denise:   Web: http://DeniseLaframboise.ca Email: mortgage@DeniseLaframboise.ca  Phone: 289-645-1568 ext 1   Hashtags for this episode:

#027 RSIRE Mohamed Bachani - Buying With a “B” Lender & Moving To an “A” Lender   Mohamed Bachani is a Durham Region-based accountant, founder and president of Unique Accounting Services, an Accounting and Bookkeeping firm that helps Canadian small and medium sized businesses with all their bookkeeping, taxation and accounting.   He wanted to move from renting to owning, was pre-approved and had his down payment, but when he came down to purchasing, he wasn’t able to qualify for his mortgage with an “A” lender. The bank had not properly screened him, so he actually didn’t qualify and shouldn’t have gotten the pre-approval. He was self employed through his corporation, and many banks don’t like working with self employed persons. What was Mohamed going to do?   This is when Laframboise mortgage got involved and was able to find a “B” lender to make sure Mohamed got that house! The plan was to get a mortgage with a “B” lender for 2 years, and provide relevant income documents for the 2 years and then move to a major lender, which means lower rates and more flexibility!   Contact Mohamed: https://uniqueaccountingservices.ca/  Phone: (905) 903-7669 email mohamed@uniqueaccountingservices.ca   Join host award winning mortgage broker Denise Laframboise each week as she brings the good, the bad and the just plain ugly in real estate transactions, as told by real people. Success stories and tips on how to avoid the same pitfalls. We'd love you to please like, subscribe, follow and share these amazing stories.     To get in touch with Denise:   Web: http://DeniseLaframboise.ca Email: mortgage@DeniseLaframboise.ca  Phone: 289-645-1568 ext 1

#026 RSIRE Johnathan Pollock Shares The Ups & Downs Of Being A Landlord     Johnathan Pollock has been a landlord for the last 6 years, and chats with Denise about the challenges and benefits of being a landlord.    While real estate is an amazing tool to grow your wealth, it is NOT a passive investment, requiring you to stay on top of your money and know what’s going on with your tenants.    They renovated the property they were living in, then moved into the basement and rented out the top floors, as there was higher rental income to be made, but rushed into the process of getting tenants. The tenants moved in, and on the first day there was a surprise waiting in the mailbox…listen to find out what it was! Denise agrees that she too is somewhat impatient when finding tenants. As well they share some great tips about checking out tenants and being a bit of a detective.    While mistakes might be made, and repairs happen over the life of the property, you have time to learn from those mistakes, and the repairs, tenants damaging and leaving are just the cost of business.     Join host award winning mortgage broker Denise Laframboise each week as she brings the good, the bad and the just plain ugly in real estate transactions, as told by real people. Success stories and tips on how to avoid the same pitfalls. We'd love you to please like, subscribe, follow and share these amazing stories.     To get in touch with Denise:   Web: http://DeniseLaframboise.ca Email: mortgage@DeniseLaframboise.ca  Phone: 289-645-1568 ext 1   Hashtags for this episode:

#025 RSIRE Brady Bodley Shares Info On The New Anti-Flipping Tax Law Brady Bodley, lawyer with Birch Law, joins Denise in discussion of the new Federal Anti Flipping law, coming into effect in January 2023. What does the bill aim to accomplish? The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) has already been investigating and enforcing residential real estate that was being flipped or assigned and not properly reported as business income.  Essentially, house flippers have been using the Primary Residence Exemption to avoid or reduce taxes. The new tax law puts an end to using the PRE as an option and will flat-out disallow the use of the principal residence exemption to shelter the capital gain realized on the sale of your home if you’ve owned it for less than 12 months. Essentially, under the new tax law, anyone who sells a property which they owned for less than 12 months (specifically, 365 consecutive days) will be considered to have “flipped” the house and any profits from the deal will be taxed as business income. This will discourage quick flips for profit, which tend to inflate housing prices. Join host award winning mortgage broker Denise Laframboise each week as she brings the good, the bad and the just plain ugly in real estate transactions, as told by real people. Success stories and tips on how to avoid the same pitfalls. We'd love you to please like, subscribe, follow and share these amazing stories.   To get in touch with Denise: Web: http://DeniseLaframboise.ca Email: mortgage@DeniseLaframboise.ca  Phone: 289-645-1568 ext 1

#024 RSIRE Farah Dhalla Shares How Staging Makes a Difference in Home Sales Have you been to an open house or a house viewing and were wowed by how neat, tidy and organized the house was? Chances are it was professionally staged. We all get busy day to day and leave our homes a bit unorganized, but that can be a deal killer when you’re trying to sell your home. Many people can’t see past the clutter, or they notice your throw pillows are a bit worn, or perhaps the entrance needs a new coat of paint. A professional stager will notice all those details and help you deal with them before showings so you MAXIMIZE your offers.  Farah Dhalla-Singh is a natural designer. After staging and selling her first home she knew she had a knack for decorating homes to sell for the highest possible value. She received such great feedback from her first ‘project’ that she was asked by family and friends to do the same for them. Each project lead to another as all the homes she staged sold either very quickly or quickly AND over asking. She recalls staging one home that received 22 offers and sold for $100,000 over asking! Now, more and more people are using Farah with A Lady’s Touch to stage their homes. A Lady’s Touch is in the business of creating higher value spaces. We specialize in unlocking the potential in your property through our spectacular property styling and turn-key furniture packages. We can help you increase the value of your property through presentation, functionality and appeal. Even though we have a great time property styling – we are also very serious about our business, what we deliver and the results our clients ultimately receive. Our vision is to be known across the Greater Toronto Area for vibrant and edgy home staging.   Join host award winning mortgage broker Denise Laframboise each week as she brings the good, the bad and the just plain ugly in real estate transactions, as told by real people. Success stories and tips on how to avoid the same pitfalls. We'd love you to please like, subscribe, follow and share these amazing stories. To get in touch with Denise: Web: http://DeniseLaframboise.ca Email: mortgage@DeniseLaframboise.ca  Phone: 289-645-1568 ext 1