Carlos Montes


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First Time for Everything

With government tax credit, low mortgage rates, a glut of low-priced foreclosures and other dangling carrots to tempt the potential first-time buyer into the alluring world of home ownership, it seems there has never been a better time to get one's foot on the first rung of the property ladder. A wily investor may, with caution, take full advantage of the current housing market, but be warned; there are many pitfalls... (posted by Carlos 2 years 22 days ago.)
Refinishing Your New Home’s Hardwood Floors

Whether you have bought yourself an older home or are looking to sell your older home with hardwood floors, it can be a great investment to take the time and refinish those floors to restore their natural beauty. Hardwood floors are a desired feature in homes all across the country, but in older homes they are often in not very good condition. The wood floors often used in homes being built currently is... (posted by Carlos 2 years 77 days ago.)
East Village, Calgary Renos Could Mean Big Opportunity

The East Village has long had a less than savoury reputation as the home of the homeless, drug dealers and prostitutes. This does not make it the first place that comes into one's mind as a possible opportunity for real estate investment, but the master plan that the Calgary Municipal Land Corporation (CMLC) unveiled on September 16, 2009 could mean that this ravaged chunk of the city could see some... (posted by Carlos 2 years 146 days ago.)