Opened my mail today to find Peter Kinch's Mortgage Minute newsletter in my inbox. It's always a great read and especially informative if you have mortgages to renew or are considering the best tactics for reducing your expenses and increasing cash flow on investment properties through intelligent financing.
Here are three links from his blog enjoy!
2012 Real Estate Market
Pros and Cons to purchasing American Real Estate and Part Two
Friday, December 16, 2011
Thursday, December 15, 2011
New You Resolutions
Alberta Oil Sands Investment Real Estate News®
Glenn Simon Inc., Suite 1217, 5328 Calgary Trail NW, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. Tel 1-888-780-5940 Fax 1-888-276-4517
www.glennsimoninc.com email: info@glennsimoninc.com
December 15th., 2011
Volume 11, Issue 7
Dear Friends and Partners,
Another year is upon us. I hope that you have enjoyed 12 months filled with growth, change and enough 'wins' to be shaking your head at how fast it was spent. It seems that as we prepare to enter 2012 we enter it with much global uncertainty, as has been the norm for the past few years.
Optimism will prevail and with a bit of hope, and levelheadedness, political and economic stability will come to the nations that need balance the most.
In Alberta we remain very well situated and are better insulated (but not immune) to the global ups and downs; this last recession reminded us just how fast an economy can slow down. The good news remains the same as it was; Edmonton's long-term investing forecast is solid, steady and on track. Investors who focus on cash-flow and employ a long-term outlook, ride the real estate cycles which can be 5 to 7 years or longer, will do well.
Alberta is entering into another period of growth beginning in 2013, so lining up well priced and well positioned assets now is key; you still have incredible rates to take advantage of and relatively decent banking terms for revenue property investors - smart investors are picking up value priced property now.
Danielle and I always take time out over New Year to map out our goals for the year ahead. We focus on family, health, wealth and person goals - if you don't do this already, try it. It's a powerful way to get clear and synchronize as a family what you intend accomplish in the months ahead. As always, we sincerely thank you for your help, support and partnership. May 2012 be your best year yet.
Wishing you a wonderful holiday season and a New Year filled with success!
P.S. Be sure to take advantage of REIN's great Xmas savings on ALL real estate products below. They make a great gifts too!
Please note: Glenn Simon Inc. will be closed for holidays from December 21st until January 9th. Newsletters will resume from January 15th 2012.
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North East Edmonton: Cash flowing Four-Plex In Killarny
Turbo charge your portfolio. Upgraded 1959 side-by-side duplex converted to 4-Plex with separate entrance to all units. The main floor is massive with nearly 1025 sq ft of beautifully designed space, including 3 bedrooms, dining, kitchen and living room. There are two large nicely finished 2 bedroom suites downstairs. You'll find shared laundry on the lower floor and the main floors have their own laundry.
All suites are well maintained with the main floor having some nicer touches and the basements remaining simple, clean and functional. The yard is low maintenance, landscaped and fenced. There is a 1 car garage and parking for 4 cars. 25 minutes to U.O.A. and 15 minutes to Grant MacEwan, NAIT and Downtown. This property has good holding value and cash-flow.
Comes complete with great tenants making this a totally turn-key property for you. Convenient North East area with easy access to transit and downtown. Excellent established neighbourhood featuring affordable homes; solid value and stable rents. HUGE upside potential due to the great purchase price, strong economic fundamentals and the proximity of this home in relation to Edmonton's developing North East.
Produces $732 positive cash flow per month using an investor's mortgage plan - taking advantage of current low rates.
Purchase price: $450K Total Investment: $112K. Your Estimated 5 Year Profit $64K. Your pre-tax Total ROI is 58% or 11.5% per year + $732 Cash Flow in Your Pocket Every Month
Poised for massive growth. These 4 suites rent for top dollar and have everything arranged, including financing structure and incredible tenants. Your investment includes: renovation costs, financial analysis, professional inspection, insurance, financing set-up, legal fees, basic accounting, reserve fund, CMA, bi-annual statements, strategic market planning to ensure successful entry and exit, plus much more!
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Economy Oversold
By Nick Henselmeier, The Star Phoenix December 6th 2011
Re: Sask. unemployment sees small hike (SP, Dec. 3). An interesting fact is hidden in the November unemployment numbers: Saskatchewan no longer has the lowest unemployment rate in Canada, with that distinction going to Alberta.
While Labour Minister Rob Norris brags about Saskatchewan adding 4,500 jobs year over year, this is in comparison to 98,400 added in Alberta. In fact, Saskatoon's total labour market declined by 1.6 per cent in the third quarter, year over year. GRAB THIS STORY
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BMO Economics: Energy Sector Will Keep Alberta Near Top of Growth Leaderboard in 2012
High oil prices strengthening energy sector and driving labour market - Real GDP growth of 3.3 per cent in 2011; 2.8 per cent in 2012 (Canada's at 2.3 per cent in 2011; 2.0 per cent in 2012)
MARKETWIRE, CALGARY, ALBERTA, Dec 07, 2011
Alberta's economy is significantly outperforming the national average in 2011, and should remain near the top of the growth leaderboard next year, according to the Provincial Monitor report released today by BMO Economics.Despite the sovereign debt crisis in Europe, cooling growth in China and expected sluggish growth in the U.S., West Texas Intermediate crude oil prices remain firm near $100 per barrel.
"Despite some temporary disruptions earlier this year due to wildfires, oil production was up a solid 7.8 per cent year-over-year through August, with even more robust 10.8 per cent year-over-year growth in crude bitumen production," noted Mr. Kavcic. "Longer term, Alberta is expecting raw bitumen production to rise 14 per cent per year in the next two years, as conventional crude output remains about flat, while natural gas production declines." GRAB THIS STORY
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Ewart: Is It To Soon To Cheer Good News?
By Stephan Ewart, Calgary Herald. December 9th, 2011
The news the federal government has approved a 100,000-barrel-a-day oil sands mine in the midst of a key UN climate change conference essentially confirms that Ottawa is not about to bow to international pressure that would potentially harm the economy.
Canada has been singled out repeatedly during the United Nations conference in South Africa for a perceived lack of commitment to reducing the country's fast-rising greenhouse gas emissions.
In the face of the global criticism, Natural Resources Minister Joe Oliver announced Thursday the approval of the $9.5-billion oil sands project. FOLLOW THIS ARTICLE
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Your success continues EVERYDAY, let me help you build for tomorrow.
"Be always at war with your vices, at peace with your neighbours, and let each new year find you a better man." -Benjamin Franklin
Warm Regards,
Todd and Danielle Millar
===SPECIAL NOTICE: NO CASH, BUT GOOD CREDIT? CALL US TODAY TO LEARN HOW YOU CAN OWN INVESTMENT PROPERTY===
P.S. Stay ahead by checking out Danielle's daily blog at Edmonton Real Estate Investor for all your cutting edge market news and information.
P.P.S. Don’t forget to visit our website and take advantage of the Resource Tools and product section including REIN's #1 real estate books and Quick Start homestudy sets at a discount. Get your copy of the Canadian Success Stories book and the 2011 Top Ten Investment Towns of Alberta and Ontario.
Glenn Simon Inc., Suite 1217, 5328 Calgary Trail NW, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. Tel 1-888-780-5940 Fax 1-888-276-4517
www.glennsimoninc.com email: info@glennsimoninc.com
December 15th., 2011
Volume 11, Issue 7
Dear Friends and Partners,
Another year is upon us. I hope that you have enjoyed 12 months filled with growth, change and enough 'wins' to be shaking your head at how fast it was spent. It seems that as we prepare to enter 2012 we enter it with much global uncertainty, as has been the norm for the past few years.
Optimism will prevail and with a bit of hope, and levelheadedness, political and economic stability will come to the nations that need balance the most.
In Alberta we remain very well situated and are better insulated (but not immune) to the global ups and downs; this last recession reminded us just how fast an economy can slow down. The good news remains the same as it was; Edmonton's long-term investing forecast is solid, steady and on track. Investors who focus on cash-flow and employ a long-term outlook, ride the real estate cycles which can be 5 to 7 years or longer, will do well.
Alberta is entering into another period of growth beginning in 2013, so lining up well priced and well positioned assets now is key; you still have incredible rates to take advantage of and relatively decent banking terms for revenue property investors - smart investors are picking up value priced property now.
Danielle and I always take time out over New Year to map out our goals for the year ahead. We focus on family, health, wealth and person goals - if you don't do this already, try it. It's a powerful way to get clear and synchronize as a family what you intend accomplish in the months ahead. As always, we sincerely thank you for your help, support and partnership. May 2012 be your best year yet.
Wishing you a wonderful holiday season and a New Year filled with success!
P.S. Be sure to take advantage of REIN's great Xmas savings on ALL real estate products below. They make a great gifts too!
Please note: Glenn Simon Inc. will be closed for holidays from December 21st until January 9th. Newsletters will resume from January 15th 2012.
===============
North East Edmonton: Cash flowing Four-Plex In Killarny
Turbo charge your portfolio. Upgraded 1959 side-by-side duplex converted to 4-Plex with separate entrance to all units. The main floor is massive with nearly 1025 sq ft of beautifully designed space, including 3 bedrooms, dining, kitchen and living room. There are two large nicely finished 2 bedroom suites downstairs. You'll find shared laundry on the lower floor and the main floors have their own laundry.
All suites are well maintained with the main floor having some nicer touches and the basements remaining simple, clean and functional. The yard is low maintenance, landscaped and fenced. There is a 1 car garage and parking for 4 cars. 25 minutes to U.O.A. and 15 minutes to Grant MacEwan, NAIT and Downtown. This property has good holding value and cash-flow.
Comes complete with great tenants making this a totally turn-key property for you. Convenient North East area with easy access to transit and downtown. Excellent established neighbourhood featuring affordable homes; solid value and stable rents. HUGE upside potential due to the great purchase price, strong economic fundamentals and the proximity of this home in relation to Edmonton's developing North East.
Produces $732 positive cash flow per month using an investor's mortgage plan - taking advantage of current low rates.
Purchase price: $450K Total Investment: $112K. Your Estimated 5 Year Profit $64K. Your pre-tax Total ROI is 58% or 11.5% per year + $732 Cash Flow in Your Pocket Every Month
Poised for massive growth. These 4 suites rent for top dollar and have everything arranged, including financing structure and incredible tenants. Your investment includes: renovation costs, financial analysis, professional inspection, insurance, financing set-up, legal fees, basic accounting, reserve fund, CMA, bi-annual statements, strategic market planning to ensure successful entry and exit, plus much more!
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Economy Oversold
By Nick Henselmeier, The Star Phoenix December 6th 2011
Re: Sask. unemployment sees small hike (SP, Dec. 3). An interesting fact is hidden in the November unemployment numbers: Saskatchewan no longer has the lowest unemployment rate in Canada, with that distinction going to Alberta.
While Labour Minister Rob Norris brags about Saskatchewan adding 4,500 jobs year over year, this is in comparison to 98,400 added in Alberta. In fact, Saskatoon's total labour market declined by 1.6 per cent in the third quarter, year over year. GRAB THIS STORY
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BMO Economics: Energy Sector Will Keep Alberta Near Top of Growth Leaderboard in 2012
High oil prices strengthening energy sector and driving labour market - Real GDP growth of 3.3 per cent in 2011; 2.8 per cent in 2012 (Canada's at 2.3 per cent in 2011; 2.0 per cent in 2012)
MARKETWIRE, CALGARY, ALBERTA, Dec 07, 2011
Alberta's economy is significantly outperforming the national average in 2011, and should remain near the top of the growth leaderboard next year, according to the Provincial Monitor report released today by BMO Economics.Despite the sovereign debt crisis in Europe, cooling growth in China and expected sluggish growth in the U.S., West Texas Intermediate crude oil prices remain firm near $100 per barrel.
"Despite some temporary disruptions earlier this year due to wildfires, oil production was up a solid 7.8 per cent year-over-year through August, with even more robust 10.8 per cent year-over-year growth in crude bitumen production," noted Mr. Kavcic. "Longer term, Alberta is expecting raw bitumen production to rise 14 per cent per year in the next two years, as conventional crude output remains about flat, while natural gas production declines." GRAB THIS STORY
================
Ewart: Is It To Soon To Cheer Good News?
By Stephan Ewart, Calgary Herald. December 9th, 2011
The news the federal government has approved a 100,000-barrel-a-day oil sands mine in the midst of a key UN climate change conference essentially confirms that Ottawa is not about to bow to international pressure that would potentially harm the economy.
Canada has been singled out repeatedly during the United Nations conference in South Africa for a perceived lack of commitment to reducing the country's fast-rising greenhouse gas emissions.
In the face of the global criticism, Natural Resources Minister Joe Oliver announced Thursday the approval of the $9.5-billion oil sands project. FOLLOW THIS ARTICLE
================
Your success continues EVERYDAY, let me help you build for tomorrow.
"Be always at war with your vices, at peace with your neighbours, and let each new year find you a better man." -Benjamin Franklin
Warm Regards,
Todd and Danielle Millar
===SPECIAL NOTICE: NO CASH, BUT GOOD CREDIT? CALL US TODAY TO LEARN HOW YOU CAN OWN INVESTMENT PROPERTY===
P.S. Stay ahead by checking out Danielle's daily blog at Edmonton Real Estate Investor for all your cutting edge market news and information.
P.P.S. Don’t forget to visit our website and take advantage of the Resource Tools and product section including REIN's #1 real estate books and Quick Start homestudy sets at a discount. Get your copy of the Canadian Success Stories book and the 2011 Top Ten Investment Towns of Alberta and Ontario.
Wednesday, December 14, 2011
The Oilsands made me do it.
I don't care how you feel about the oil sands environmentally you have to draw the line when they are blamed for the poverty cycle. The only thing that causes a cycle of poverty is
a lack of skills be they managing money or the ability to get a job.
This article is blaming the oil sands for making people do drugs, staying poor and not getting proper housing. Why is it the oil sands and not this man's choice? He's thirty! Surely he is accountable for his choices?
The writer claims lump sums of money are more dangerous than salary spread out. I would say the most dangerous is no salary, no job. Blame is a sad but consistent part of our society today. Granted it's the writer's opinion and she is entitled to that.
Read article if you must.
a lack of skills be they managing money or the ability to get a job.
This article is blaming the oil sands for making people do drugs, staying poor and not getting proper housing. Why is it the oil sands and not this man's choice? He's thirty! Surely he is accountable for his choices?
The writer claims lump sums of money are more dangerous than salary spread out. I would say the most dangerous is no salary, no job. Blame is a sad but consistent part of our society today. Granted it's the writer's opinion and she is entitled to that.
Read article if you must.
Friday, December 02, 2011
The Best News!
Alberta Oil Sands Investment Real Estate News®
Glenn Simon Inc., Suite 1217, 5328 Calgary Trail NW, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. Tel 1-888-780-5940 Fax 1-888-276-4517
www.glennsimoninc.com email: info@glennsimoninc.com
December 1st., 2011
Volume 11, Issue 6
Dear Friends and Partners,
Today's newsletter is going to be short and sweet. The biggest (non-real estate) news is that we had our second, beautiful healthy boy! Bronson was born 11/27/11 at 2:13PM. Both Mom, son and his brother are all well.
Below you will find three important news articles concerning the Alberta economy. On December 15th you can read our full length newsletter and then we will have a Christmas break until January 15th, when regular newsletters will commence again.
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Snapping the U.S out of Great Recession
AB, Nov. 28, 2011/ Troy Media/ - In the comic book world, Magneto is a super villain who has the ability to control metal and is bent on destroying mankind. Obviously, this is not what economists mean when they refer to ‘magneto trouble’. GRAB THIS STORY
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Oilsands Key to Global Energy Growth IEA
Postmedia News Nov 9, 2011 – 8:59 AM ET | Last Updated: Nov 10, 2011 10:34 AM ET
By Peter O’Neil
OTTAWA —Alberta’s oil sands provide one of the world’s few areas of energy production growth outside the volatile Middle East and North Africa, though environmental concerns could hinder its expansion, the International Energy Agency said in a report Wednesday.
The commentary was contained in an IEA analysis that warned the world is at risk of being locked into an “insecure, inefficient and high-carbon energy system” that will lead to average temperature increases of 3.5 C — well above the 2 C benchmark most scientists advise as the maximum increase to avoid dangerous climate change. Read More Here
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Canada Defiant after U.S oil pipeline rebuff
Thu Nov 10, 2011 6:33pm EST
By David Ljunggren, Randall Palmer and Jeffrey Jones
OTTAWA/CALGARY, Nov 10 (Reuters) - Canada will keep promoting crude from the tar sands of northern Alberta as a secure source of energy despite a U.S. decision to delay approval of a pipeline to carry the oil from Alberta to Texas, officials said on Thursday.
The Canadian government and the oil industry have limited options, however, as another controversial proposal to build a pipeline to export tar sands crude to Asian markets is just at the beginning of a lengthy review process. FOLLOW THIS ARTICLE
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I appreciate all your calls and emails. I'm looking forward to helping you with your next step towards building real wealth.
Your success continues EVERYDAY, let me help you build for tomorrow.
"Between our birth and death we may touch understanding, as a moth brushes a window with its wing." -Christopher Fry
Warm Regards,
Todd and Danielle Millar
===SPECIAL NOTICE: NO CASH, BUT GOOD CREDIT? CALL US TODAY TO LEARN HOW YOU CAN OWN INVESTMENT PROPERTY===
P.S. Stay ahead by checking out Danielle's daily blog at Edmonton Real Estate Investor for all your cutting edge market news and information.
P.P.S. Don’t forget to visit our website and take advantage of the Resource Tools and product section including REIN's #1 real estate books and Quick Start home-study sets at a discount. Get your copy of the Canadian Success Stories book and the 2011 Top Ten Investment Towns of Alberta and Ontario.
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