Are Preconstruction Homes or Resale Better
Preconstruction homes vs. residential resale – which is better for you? If you’re new to real estate, you could be wondering this question. It’s an age old question and fortunately for you, I’m here to help you answer this for yourself with a guide that outlines some of the pro’s and con’s of preconstruction homes […]
Tips for Selling your House in a Down Market
Tips for selling your house in a down market. If you’re looking to sell your house or rental property sometime soon, you could be asking yourself what you should be or could be doing. Make no mistake – selling a home during a slower real estate cycle can pose some challenges. In times such as […]
How To Get Into The Housing Market Young
How to get into the housing market. For millennial and generation Z Canadians, owning a home in this real estate market might seem like a pipe dream. According to the Canadian Real Estate Association, the average cost of a home in Canada was $665,850 as of June 2022 – a daunting figure for those still […]
Negotiating Conditions for an Agreement of Purchase and Sale to Buy Property
Drafting an agreement of purchase and sale to buy a property is one of the most important aspects of a REALTOR®’s role for you. In light of the intense seller’s market we were experiencing over the past couple of years, many house hunters found themselves in the precarious position of putting in offers with no […]
How to Budget to Buy a Home
How to budget to buy a home. A home is one of the largest purchases you’ll likely ever make. Learn how to budget for a house, hidden home ownership expenses to watch out for and tips to help you reach your goal. 1. Establish Your Starting Point How much do you expect to pay for […]
How Long Should You Own Your Home Before Selling
How long should you own your home before selling? Whether you’re a first time home buyer considering an upgrade or have lived in the same home for awhile, you could be working, how long should you own your home before selling it? There is know way to know exactly what market conditions will look like […]
What Questions to Ask Realtors
What Questions to Ask Realtors. If you’ve been thinking of buying or selling a home, then you’ve also probably been wondering what questions to ask realtors when you meet with them. Although many realtors will come prepared with a pre-listing presentation, no one realtor is the same and each one has their own style as […]
Which Real Estate Investment Is Best?
Which real estate investment is best? Getting into real estate isn’t necessarily as easy as it used to be, at least not here in Ontario. If you’re struggling saving up a down payment for your first home, you could also be thinking that there is no way you’ll ever be able to invest in real […]
Is It Time to Renovate or Sell Your Home?
Is it time to renovate or sell your home? Just like the TV show “Love It Or List It”, this is a real hard hitting question some home owners have to ask themselves when they are planning out their futures. I know I have thought the same thing… I bought the home I’m in now […]
Buy a Home or Rent and Invest
Buy a home or rent and invest? If you’ve been thinking about getting into the real estate market, this could be a question that’s been on your mind. The answer to the question at hand is primarily dependent on your personal circumstances. More often than not, the decision to move can be based on a […]