For home buyers and home sellers moving day can be both very exciting – it does signal the end of what has probably been a lengthy real estate process – and a bit scary. A good moving company can make what promises to be a long and often trying day (or days in some cases) […]
If you’re in the market for a mortgage, you probably know that lenders won’t just shower you with money when you show up at their office with a smile and a heart-warming story about how you’ve found the perfect home. Nope, they want to know that if they give you a home loan, odds are […]
You’ve dreamed of owning a Waterloo Region home for as long as you can remember. But lately, your dream of taking the steps needed to buy your first home has been more like a driving force than a twinkling in the eye. Maybe your friends are all buying homes and pressuring you to do the […]
When it comes to buying a new home for the first time, one of your top priorities after signing the contracts for your new place and unpacking all the boxes is one that far too many new Waterloo Region first-time homeowners don’t always pay enough attention to. The fact is that once the ‘moving dust’ […]
Moving to a new Waterloo Region home is a big undertaking. Among the many tasks on your plate are decisions about what to take with you when you move. Should you bring those living room curtains that are really quite new, or let the new owner enjoy them? Should you try to bring Spidey, your favorite […]
There is a lot to do once you have closed on, and are moving into your new Waterloo Region home. Just one of them is ensuring that your new place is a safe and secure home for you and your family to enjoy in peace. A professionally installed and monitored home security system is a […]
Even though it can be very exciting and you may be moving for the best reasons in the world, there is no doubt that is also stressful. And that’s if you are an adult. For kids that stress is often even worse and it also often comes along with anxiety and sadness as well. Including […]
Compromise is one of the big keys to a successful relationship. But that doesn’t mean it’s easy, especially when it comes to buying a home with your spouse or partner. How do you strike a balance between each person’s needs and wants? How do you stop the home hunting process from becoming a battle that […]
Buying a home can be intimidating if you are not familiar with the terms used during the process. To start you on your path with confidence, we have compiled a list of some of the most common terms used when buying a home. Annual Percentage Rate (APR) – This is a broader measure of your […]
These days, a click of the mouse can open a world of dream homes to you. You can spend hours online lining up a list of properties you are interested in seeing and they’ll all have the direct contact number for the listing agent so you can call them yourself and set up a showing. […]
You found the perfect home. You and your Realtor negotiated an amazing price. The paperwork is almost done and the closing is tantalizingly near. In fact all that remains now is for you to start planning your move. Sounds pretty straightforward right? But whether this is your first time moving or your tenth, there are […]
When shopping for a new Waterloo Region home, it’s easy to fall in love, and fast. You can find yourself dazzled by the sprawling backyard, trendy kitchen, or sky-high ceilings, and want to make an offer right then and there, so that no one else can score this stunning home. But before you have your real […]
When you think about real estate negotiations, what comes to mind? For most buyers and sellers, price tops the list. While this is certainly an important part of any real estate deal, did you know there are at least six other areas of potential real estate negotiations when buying or selling a Waterloo Region home? Here’s […]
Eventually almost all homeowners reach that point where they begin to ask themselves, even if they love their current home, “is it time to move?” But since doing so is a major decision – and a major lifestyle change – making a move does call for some serious thought and consideration. However, that being said, […]
You’ve done it! You’ve closed on your new Waterloo Region home, the movers are scheduled and now it’s just a matter of time before you head to your new house as its proud new owners. Before the big move day however, there is still lots left to do. Or there is if you want the […]