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 […]
Everyone likes to keep their home smelling as fresh and as pleasant as possible. Just one look at the housewares aisle at your local grocery store will tell you that. There you will find all kinds of different products designed to make your home smell fresher. Sprays, gels, oils, candles there are dozens of these […]
Applying for your very first home loan can be an intimidating business. Understanding just what you should be looking for in a first time home loan can help you make a better decision. First time home buyers almost always have it hard. Finding the money for a big deposit to put down on your first […]
If you are preparing to begin the house hunting process and will be relying on mortgage funds to meet the purchase price of the Waterloo Region home you eventually find – which applies to most homebuyers – then you know that your credit report is something that prospective lenders will be taking a long, hard […]
Whether you’re buying a new Waterloo Region home or renewing or refinancing your current mortgage, a mortgage broker can help you get the best deal on a mortgage. Just like realtors are experts in real estate, a mortgage broker is an expert in mortgages. They shop for mortgages on your behalf and can answer all […]
An open house is not only potentially hugely beneficial to a Waterloo region home seller but to a home buyer as well, even if they don’t actually fall in love with the home (in fact even if they hate it) There is an awful lot that can be learned from any open house, from whether […]
Have you ever pondered on the idea of snapping up a few units in that great downtown Waterloo condo building, or that sweet little house conveniently located not too far from the college campus? But not for yourself, as a rental property to bring in some extra income and add to your overall asset portfolio? […]
As potential home buyers, when you are hunting for a new Waterloo Region house you are likely to see a large number of different homes as you search for the right one. And it is hardly surprising that it is easy to get overwhelmed and become so distracted by beautifully staged homes and facts and […]
For many Waterloo Region homebuyers, especially first-timers, long before they can actually get a mortgage and close a deal on the perfect home some time has to be spent building up a credit rating that will not only qualify them for a home loan in the first place but also help them get the best […]
In the age of the Internet research – and information gathering – has really never been easier, or the amount of ‘stuff’ out there more comprehensive. And not just ‘academic’ research either. Let’s be honest, thanks to the Internet right now you probably know which coffee shop your coworker stops at every morning without asking […]
There will likely never be such a thing as an ‘easy’ move, as picking up and moving years of your life from one place to another comes fraught with all kinds of stresses and problems. There are however some relatively small, but often overlooked things you can do to make the whole process of moving […]