If you’re buying or selling an older home in London, Ontario, there’s a chance the topic of aluminum wiring may come up. And when it does, it usually comes with a lot of questions. Is aluminum wiring safe? Will insurance companies cover it? Does the whole house need to be rewired? The answer is usually…
Are you a little lost with all of the real estate lingo you’re hearing? You’re not alone. There’s a lot to learn when you’re buying a home for the first time, or even your second or third time around. The lingo or jargon that’s used can be difficult to understand. So, we created a list…
The “Law” is confusing and Real Estate Law is no exception. We’re going to try to simplify clauses in the offer agreement for you. The Agreement of Purchase and Sale (APS) has a lot of language to protect the buyer. We insert clauses and conditions into the APS to further protect our buyers. Buying a property…
So you’ve renovated your home and are looking forward to many movies on the big screen or entertaining in your new space. Or, you’ve decided to move and need to make some updates for future buyers to see the wonder that you see. Either way, furniture selection is an important puzzle piece when decorating, or…
Have you ever wondered why it’s important to work with a Realtor when you’ve decided to buy a home or sell your home? It’s easy to get wrapped up in the misconception that you’ll save money if you do things on your own, but that’s not usually the case. Here’s a few misconceptions we’d like…
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…
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…
So the saying goes “there’s a first time for everything” – well this holds true for buying a home. There’s always a first home you’ll buy; location, style of home or any other criteria in the one you actually purchase doesn’t change the fact that it’s your first home. Like other major life purchases, there’s…