Buying a home is an important life decision. Make sure you consider these important tips before you buy: 1. Look at your finances and decide how much you can afford.2. Make sure to physical inspect the home and property for potential fixes and hazards.3. Tour the neighborhood at different hours to get a feel for the […]
Buy Now or Rent Longer? 5 Questions to Answer Before Purchasing Your First Home
Deciding whether it is a good time to buy your first home is never an easy decision. But in today’s whirlwind market, you may find it even more challenging. A real estate boom during the pandemic pushed home prices to an all-time high.1 Add higher mortgage rates, and some buyers are wondering if they should […]
8 Strategies to Secure a Lower Mortgage Rate
Interest rates have risen rapidly this year, triggered by the Bank of Canada’s efforts to curb inflation. And the July MNP Consumer Debt Index found that 59% of Canadians “are already feeling the effects of interest rate increases.”1 Why has the impact been so widespread? In part, due to the rising popularity of variable rate […]
10 Pro Tips for a Smooth Home Move
The process of buying a new home can be both exhilarating and exhausting. But the journey doesn’t stop when you close on your property. On the contrary, you still have quite a bit to do before you can begin the process of settling into your new place. Fortunately, you don’t have to do everything in […]
5 Ways to Write a Winning Offer in Today’s Real Estate Market
Our nation is in the midst of a shifting real estate market. But even as the buying frenzy begins to slow, many properties are still receiving multiple offers.1 So what’s the best way to compete as a buyer–especially if you’re wary about overpaying? While a high offer price gets attention, most sellers consider a variety […]