If you have shopped for a home in recent years you will probably have noticed that certain home features always seem to be played up as selling points in the listings. Hardwood floors. Wood burning fireplaces. And more and more often these days, granite kitchen countertops. Granite kitchen countertops really are the ‘hot’ countertop material […]
If you are trying to make your offer on what you think is the Waterloo Region home of your dreams as attractive as possible to the sellers, skipping a home inspection might seem like a good plan. Here’s why it’s not. If you’re searching for a home to buy in a hot real estate market, […]
Did you know that several large research studies have shown that buying or selling a home has the potential to be one of the most stressful periods in an adult’s life, right up there with getting divorced or filing for bankruptcy! While no one can really claim to know how to make the process stress […]
There always seems to be too much month and not enough money doesn’t there? Those last few days before you get paid are often far harder than they should be. But you make decent money, where’s it all going? And where is the down payment you need to purchase your first Waterloo Region home going […]
Closing day. The really big day for both buyer and seller. It’s usually the culmination of months of anticipation, so it’s understandable if both parties are more than a little excited/nervous/relived and are a little scattered. And while both sides will usually have a little team assembled to help them actually finally get the deal […]
When you are beginning the process of making what very well be the most expensive purchase of your life it’s only natural that things can get more than a little scary when searching for the perfect Waterloo Region home for sale. Things can get a lot less scary with a great real estate agent on your […]
In the summer of 2008, three financially strapped college students in San Francisco were looking for a way to supplement their income so that they could afford to pay tuition, rent and still eat, something they were struggling to do. Their answer, given that their apartment was in a high demand area, was to put an […]
The day you got married was great. Now you are looking forward to a very rosy future with your new spouse. However, something someone said at the reception on your big day has stayed in the back of your mind. Uncle Fred said your new spouse’s poor credit would really hurt you, especially when it […]
Have you ever watched ‘House Hunters’ on HGTV? If you have you’ll know that the basic premise is that would be home buyers are presented with several housing options and the show follows them as they decide between them. No matter what town an episode is set in, or what the budget is, House Hunters […]
If buying a Waterloo Region home is on your radar this year then no doubt you are already thinking about your finances. If you are a first-time buyer and will need a mortgage to purchase the home of your dreams (for now) you may be worried about your chances of being approved Your credit score […]
There are certainly perks to being a renter. You don’t have mortgage payments, you don’t have to pay property taxes or mortgage and homeowners insurance, and, because it should be your landlord’s problem, your weekends are not taken up with pesky maintenance work or repairs. In theory it’s a pretty good deal. And, for a […]
If buying a Waterloo Region home is on your radar this year, then no doubt you are already thinking about your finances. If you are a first-time buyer and will need a mortgage to purchase the home of your dreams (for now) it may worry you about your chances of being approved (or, as we […]
Real estate jargon can be confusing–especially when you’re buying your first Waterloo Region home–and one of the things people get most confused about is mortgage terminology. It’s understandable. You’re dealing with large amounts of money, planning on making a commitment that will last for decades and making sense of it all can be tough. So […]
Finding and purchasing a Waterloo Region home involves more steps and complications than most buyers realize. A real estate agent who serves as a buyer’s representative can be an incredibly beneficial resource, helping you navigate the entire process. But you may have heard that you don’t need one. Do you? There is certainly no rule […]
You’ve found and purchased the perfect Waterloo Region home. The whole family is excited and can hardly wait for moving day to arrive. You’ve booked the movers, packed the boxes and have begun picking out the fresh new decor for your brand new (to you) house. Have you forgotten anything? If you have pets maybe. […]