The housing market tends to become a bit quieter as we get closer to December with many Buyers taking a break from house-hunting during the holiday season. No wonder Sellers sometimes think about taking their homes off the market and… Read More ›
Tips & Advice
Want to Sell Your House Faster? Make it Anonymous
What do you notice when you visit a model home in a new development? Often, you’ll find wonderfully furnished and decorated rooms that anyone could live in. The operative word here is “anyone”. Sure, there might be a computer screen… Read More ›
Thinking of Selling Privately? Here’s a Few Reasons to Think Twice
In today’s market conditions of low inventory and accelerated price growth homeowners may find themselves tempted to try selling their home on their own, known in the industry as a For Sale by Owner (FSBO). There are several reasons… Read More ›
How to Avoid Home Buying Horrors
7 mistakes to avoid when buying a home prepare so that you don’t have nightmares later 1. Make sure your lender has done their appraisal of your home Just because you are pre-approved for financing, it does not mean you… Read More ›
GUEST POST via ‘The Mortgage Guy Niagara’: Not all Lenders are Created Equal: Understanding Penalty Payments
Many borrowers choose a five year term for their mortgage product as it suits their home-ownership plans as well as locks in a consistent payment which makes monthly budgeting easier. Did you know that statistically, the average borrower will refinance,… Read More ›
Be clear about rental items in real estate contracts
Author: Mark Weisleder When you sell your home, if you expect the buyer to take over any of your rental obligations, be clear, or you will end up paying for it yourself later. Here’s why: Aidong Gu sold his home… Read More ›
Government Programs for Home Buyers
CMHC Purchase Plus Improvements RRSP Home Buyers’ Plan 5% Down Payment Program HST New Housing Rebate Land Transfer Tax (LTT) Rebate Program Government Programs for Home Buyers A home is usually the single largest investment that most people make in… Read More ›
Ontario’s Green Button – Providing Consumers with Access to their Energy Data
Did You Know that over 2 million customers in Ontario now have the ability to download their consumption data? The information is provided in a standard, secure way, and can be shared with service and solution-providers is intended to help… Read More ›
Avoid condo buyers’ remorse: Read the fine print – Moneyville.ca
When you buy a condominium from plans that won’t be built for a few years, the developer has to give you a list of important documents when you sign the sale agreement. These include the rules that will govern the… Read More ›
When can you walk away from a house deal? – Moneyville.ca
Putting your home up for sale can be a tough decision, but once made and the ball is rolling, you may not be able to change your mind. Last week’s column about a $3.3 million home sale that went wrong… Read More ›
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