When buying real estate in the US there are two general ways in which title can be taken; directly by the individual(s), or indirectly through an entity such as a corporation, partnership or trust. I further divide the indirect ownership into Canadian entities & US entities.
It is important that you know and understand your options and remember that there are no one size fits all solutions. It is uncommon to find a solution that has all positive and no negative attributes. You need to talk to a knowledgeable advisor to review your goals and your options to determine which solution works best for your situation. In this chapter I will be discussing the most common ways to own as well as the pros and cons of each. READ MORE >>
Top 5 Reasons Why Canadians
Should Buy Now
During the first half of the previous decade, easy credit and speculative excitement worked to make houses increasingly expensive in Phoenix, Arizona. However the subsequent Real Estate Crash in home prices has tipped thousands into foreclosure– helping to restore affordability to this once inflated market. In fact, there hasn’t been a better time to buy real estate in Phoenix since the market crisis in the late 1980s. For many would-be home buyers, this historic boom and bust has been a blessing in disguise. READ MORE>>