Should you use a Buyer’s Agent when you are looking to purchase a home? What about a pre-sale property? The answer in short is, YES! Buying a home is the biggest and most expensive life decision you will ever make. Having someone who represents you and looks out for your best interest is very important. The Seller’s agent is there solely to work in the best interest of their client. If you’re thinking of purchasing a home without a ... Read the Post...
What is the First Home Savings Account?
Are you currently renting with hopes of becoming a homeowner? Do you have children who are over 18 years old? If so, the new First Home Savings Account could help you and your family get into the real estate market. What is the First Home Savings Account? On April 1, 2023, the government introduced the Tax-Free First Home Savings Account (FHSA.) The FHSA is meant to help make saving money for a down payment easier. In fact, it lets ... Read the Post...
What You Need to Know When Buying a Strata Property
When buying a strata property, there are a number of things that you must review. These are different from when you purchase a single family home. The process can be much more time consuming and requires more attention to details. When buying a strata property you should receive 2-year’s worth of strata minutes. In addition there will be various other strata documents. It is important to carefully read them in order to understand if it is a good ... Read the Post...
Is Now The Time to Buy?
It is no secret that interest rates are the highest they have been in years. Does this leave you wondering if is now the time to buy? Of course, it has become much more difficult to qualify for a mortgage due to the higher interest rates and the mortgage stress-test requirements. But, if you do qualify, it is still very much possible to purchase real estate and have it be a profitable investment in the long run. Higher interest rates have ... Read the Post...
Quick and Easy Ways to Spruce up Your Kitchen
Whether you just purchased a home that needs some work. Or you have been in your house for a while, it's always a good idea to spruce up your kitchen. Giving it a fresh and modern look is the best way to increase your property value and make your home show better. This can often be an expensive task, but it doesn't always have to be! There are a number of quick, easy and inexpensive ways to update your kitchen without depleting your entire bank ... Read the Post...
