There are a few key professionals that are involved in the buying process when you’ve found a home you’re ready to purchase. These people can make the home buying experience simpler, less stressful, and definitely one of the most exciting moments in your life. The Realtor: The process of purchasing a home will feel less…
Even though you may not see yourself moving in the near future, home improvements can have an impact on your home’s value and appraisal. And speaking from lots of home renovation experience – it’s nice to live in it and enjoy the newness of the update. So, here’s some ideas you could run with if…
Your home is your greatest asset. When you know more about your home and its value, the more empowered you are to make informed decisions regarding your property. Whether a sale is imminent or not, determining how much your home is worth will help you become ready for your next steps. If you still aren’t…
Buying a home is exciting and challenging. You’ll get to see different properties, each with its own features and personalities. But purchasing a home is also a huge financial commitment—you can’t just get carried away due to excitement at the cost of overlooking important details of the home, which could lead to bigger and more…
The housing market needs stability during these uncertain times, and updating the rules for mortgage insurance is just one step in easing the burden on homeowners. Effective July 1, 2020, CMHC implemented a new set of rules that effects the eligibility rules for mortgage insurance. What are the new CMHC rules? Less debt as a…
We’re no stranger to living with our parents. I mean, we spend a good portion of our life under their roof, cleaning the floors they pay for, and watching the t.v. shows they find obnoxious. But what comes after the kids have “grown-up” and they’re “ready” to live on their own? Well, quite often nothing…
One of the key ingredients in selling your home is hosting an open house. This allows potential buyers to preview the home to see if it’s a fit for them. Leading up to the open house, we would have completed all of our “prep for sale” work, but we’re not done. I’ve compiled a list…