For many, the first time they really begin tackling a lot of home decorating is when they finally move into a first Waterloo Region home of their own. And with no more restrictions and landlord’s (or parents’) rules to follow, and endless TV shows to be inspired by, it can be easy to get carried […]
Your credit report counts for a lot. And the information it contains can make all the difference when you apply for a mortgage to buy a home, not just whether you approved or not, but also the interest rate you will be charged. So that the information credit bureaus hold about you is correct is […]
In many ways, fixer upper properties are rather appealing to some home buyers. Sometimes taking on a less than perfect home can mean getting more house for your money or getting a foot into a desirable neighbourhood that they may not have otherwise been able to afford to consider. Sounds like a great idea maybe, […]
The one thing that most would be home buyers do understand is that the real estate markets and climates fluctuate and can do so rather often. And while they may have the upper hand sometimes if a market is slow, when it heats up and things begin to favor sellers, they do have to change […]
For most home shoppers attending at least one or two Open Houses during the course of their home hunt is the norm. But how useful these trips really are depends very much upon the questions you ask while your are getting the big grand tour. If you ask the right questions you can come away […]
Finding the right home isn’t easy and this can be especially true in an active – or as we in the real estate biz like to call them ‘hot’- market. It’s very frustrating if you can’t find the exact home you want in the neighbourhood you have your heart set on, or if you seem […]
We’ve seen it lots of times before. A couple, or a young family, who are thinking about buying a home but are not sure if it’s actually the best idea for them. They have a nice apartment, the rent’s not bad, the area’s nice and buying a home is, they’ve heard, an awful lot of […]
Everyone makes New Year’s resolutions, but being honest, most are wishful thinking. By February, that “lose five kilos” or “learn to speak Chinese” resolution has long been forgotten for another year. But not for you, new Waterloo Region homeowner. This year is different. Your first year of homeownership sets the tone for the entire journey. […]
Is it time for you to look for your first Waterloo Region home in the New Year? Then you are not alone. Taking the first time plunge into home ownership is a resolution a lot of people make when the clock strikes midnight. And what an exciting adventure you have ahead as a first time […]
Is one of your New Year’s Resolutions going to be to start the search for a new home to move into before 2019 ends? If so, you’ll need to make some plans to actually back that resolution up, as planning really is key to a successful Waterloo Region real estate hunt. So rather than just […]
As you negotiate the Waterloo Region home buying process, you will probably see a lot of different homes. Most of them will be listed via a real estate agent, but occasionally you may encounter one that is listed for sale by owner. You might even have a friend, colleague or family member who wants to […]
The Kitchener, Ontario community is lucky enough to have an awful lot going for it , which makes it hard to come up with a short list of reasons why it’s a place that would suit almost anyone as a living base. However, after a lot of thought, here are some very good reasons to […]
The house hunting process can be a long one, especially if you are ‘shopping’ in an active market such as we are experiencing right now in the Kitchener/Waterloo area. And while some are in no particular hurry to buy, others are on something of a time crunch, whether they are trying to get into a […]
Almost every Waterloo Region home buyer goes into their search with a list of wants. And that list is usually shared with their Realtor so that he or she can tailor the homes they are shown accordingly. However, sometimes, especially when the potential home buyer is one who will be purchasing a home for the first […]
Ready to buy a Waterloo Region home with the one you love? Do you have good credit? Yes? Great. Now, what about your sweetheart? If not, getting a mortgage may be difficult, not to mention a strain on your relationship. But it’s certainly not an impossible dream, or even something you’ll have to wait a […]