Real Estate Investing For Canadians For Dummies

Looking for a safe haven from the dreaded stock market? Why not consider investing in Canadian real estate? In the past five years, house prices in Canada have risen an average of 38% and, in the last year, the price of new homes surged by a whopping 4.1%, the largest annual increase since 1989. In fact, investment advisors are now suggesting that any well-diversified portfolio should contain some type of real estate investment. With all of these facts in mind, wed like to introduce investors to the new financial wave of the future.

Real Estate Investing For Canadians For Dummies is your answer to reliable investing for your hard-earned retirement nest egg. From real estate investing cycles to types of properties and investments, this book is full of useful tips, checklists and worksheets designed to help you make your investments happen. Whether you're interested in single-family homes, recreational facilities, or commercial properties, this complete guide will provide you with pros, cons and how-to considerations for every real estate investing strategy.

With 34 years of experience, Douglas Gray is considered one of the foremeost experts on real estate in Canada. He practised as a real estate lawyer for many years, and has written six bestselling real estate books, including Making Money in Real Estate. For several years, Doug wrote a nationally syndicated real estate column for Southam News. He has given over 1000 media interviews across Canada over 20 years, and has given real estate seminars for the public and for various professional organizations, such as the Canadian Real Estate Association. Douglas Gray lives in Vancouver.

Peter Mitham is a freelance journalist whose work has appeared in more than 60 publications worldwide, including the Atlantic Business Journal, Business in Vancouver, Canadian Business, and The Next American City. He currently contributes a weekly column of real estate news to Business in Vancouver, and is a regular writer for Western Investor, a monthly paper serving real estate investors across western Canada. Peter Mitham lives in Vancouver.