Recent Blog Posts by Mitch Collins

Open House this Saturday (March 20) between 1-3 pm at 9615 102nd St - Air Miles Prize available!

Come and take a look!

Canada's most comprehensive economic impact study on the Oil and Gas industry

After a huge presentation held in Vancouver in January 2010, it appears that due to the huge shale gas finds in NE BC, over 80,000 jobs are expected to be created between Fort Nelson, Fort St. John and Dawson Creek over the next 25 years. This is staggering, as it means that our population will have to nearly quadruple to support that many jobs, and this has huge impacts for our housing market going ...

Great convseration about the Competition Bureau and CREA

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What Does Buying a Home Cost?

When purchasing a home, you need to be aware of all the closing costs and other expenses that are involved. This is the basic information you’ll need to consider before placing an offer to purchase your home. Down Payment - In 2008, the Government amended the Bank Act with regards to down payment. Under the current rules, a minimum 5% down payment of the total purchase price is required. Some ...

Sample of Keys to the Vault Financing System

Keys to the Vault Banking System Written by Mitch Collins The information that you need to know to get your deal done faster and with better terms while building a business relationship with your banker. If you’re like most people, one of the things that you’re least looking forward to in purchasing a home is the banking process. You probably don’t want someone looking ...

Is it Possible to Purchase in Today's Market with Zero Down?

Is it possible to buy a home with Zero Down? I am often asked by first time buyers or real estate investors if it is possible in today’s market to purchase real estate with no money down. With current bank legislation, a 5% down payment is required, but it is possible to become creative and put ‘zero down’ deals together. I have personally used several of these strategies and purchased ...

Testimonials from Valued Clients

To whom it may concern: This will simply advise of my business relationship with Mitch Collins of Fort St John. BC I met Mitch at a Real Estate Investment Network seminar during May, 2006 at which time he was looking for a dependable partner to provide venture capital for real estate investments. We came to a business arrangement, essentially on a hand shake and since then have purchased several ...

A gorgeous new home - 8723 113A Ave - listed in Panorama Ridge!

Come take a look at this fantastic 3 bedroom home offering a tiled in jetted soaker tub, bright kitchen with walk in pantry and 90% finished basement with an additional full bath, family room and potentially a 4th bedroom.

Just Listed - Large 4 bedroom family home with double garage and hot tub for under $300,000!

Come and check out this beautiful character home in friendly Taylor - offering over 2,800 square feet of living space with a wrap around deck, new hot tub in a gazebo, massive yard with additional shed and fish pond for under $300,000...own this home with only 5% down and payments under $1,000 per month! Check it out on my website or MLS #N197011. Call Mitch today at 262-9338 for additional details ...

#88 in Southridge - Another home sold by your Personal Investment Realtor!

Another young couple got into their first home with assistance from the Home Buyers Training offered by Mitch!   Call 262-9338 and learn how to get into your first home!

10320 - 113th Ave - Another Home sold by your Personal Investment Realtor!

A very friendly young couple found a great house to call home at a price and terms that worked well for them!

1137 - 117th Ave in Dawson Creek - Another quality Investment Property sold by your Personal Investment Realtor!

I assisted first time investors acquire this great income producing piece of real estate yielding a great ROI!

1509-1511 Loran Dr. - Another quality investment property sold by your Personal Investment Realtor!

This excellent piece of cash producing real estate was a great additional to my client's portfolio!

8016 - 98th Ave - Another excellent cash flowing property sold by your Personal investment Realtor!

Another great addition to a client's real estate portfolio.   Call Mitch today to learn the benefits of real estate as an investment and how you can take advantage of our market place!

Is now a good time to buy in North Eastern BC?

I am often asked the question - should I wait to buy? To answer this question, we need to look deeper at the various factors which affect values in and Real Estate Market - most importantly job growth, in-migration, increasing average incomes, infrastructure development and sustainability. Canada as a Country was credited with having the #1 banking system in the world in terms of strength, liquidity ...

9015- 116th Ave...Another home sold by Your Personal Investment Realtor!

Another young couple got into the home they've been looking for at a price and with special terms that worked for them!   Contact me today as a Buyer to take advantage of specialized 'Home Buyer's Training!'

Open House Today - Sunday Oct 25th from 2-4 pm at 9515 94th Street

Stop by and take a look at this great little centrally located house newly renovated on a corner lot with a large shop and secondary single detached garage with back alley access. The house offers 2 bedrooms, newer laminate flooring, new paint and bathroom totally refinished. Shop has 220 power, heat and 2 large wall mounted TVs are included in the sale! All this for only $258,900!

14434 Red Creek Road Just Sold in under 30 days for 97.4% of list price!

Another property sold by your Personal Investment Realtor.

What makes Real Estate such an attractive investment vehicle?

It has been said that over 90% of all millionaires got started in Real Estate - there must be a reason! The beauty of Real Estate is that you are purchasing and have control over a hard asset.With the majority of investments, you are purchasing the value of a company or a group of companies that you have no direct control over. With that in mind, let's explore what Real Estate - even your personal ...

Just listed - 2 bedroom home with Dream Shop!

I just listed this home at 9515 - 94th Street - cozy 2 bedroom home with a dream shop and seperate detached garage, all on a corner lot for $258,900!   Check it out on my website, or MLS #N195991.