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 […]
Moving to a new home, in a new neighbourhood, can be exciting, but it can also be rather challenging. Amid unfamiliar surroundings, newcomers may find it difficult to get plugged in to the area. Fortunately, there are a few tried-and-true steps you can take to help yourself feel at home after a move. Try these […]
John and Jane Homebuyer just found their dream property for $100K and fixed it up in three weeks. It now looks like a palace when less than a month ago it resembled a bomb site. Stories like this have skewed viewers’ expectations of real estate reality. TV shows about home buying and renovation projects can […]
A home is one of the largest – and most important – purchases you will ever make in life. Because this is the case it’s only natural that you might, as a first -time buyer, be rather nervous and unsure. Whether you actually want it or not, on the road to homeownership you will receiving […]
Moving with children adds another very important criteria to your house selection search: It must be in a family-friendly neighbourhood. It’s not enough to have a great house in a so-so location anymore, once kids are in the picture, you’re looking for the whole package. But what characteristics should you look for in a family […]
We’ve covered why selling your home alone – FSBO – is usually not the best idea several times here in the past. But what about if you’re the buyer? On the face of things, buying a Waterloo Region home without a real estate buyer’s agent seems easy enough. You browse the local listings, find a […]
Negotiation is a subtle art in real estate, but skilled negotiators can usually find some common ground that satisfies all parties. It’s a large part of what real estate brokers do, and often what is missing when home sellers are seduced by those ‘sell your own home’ articles that make everything seem so simple. You […]