The Perfect Home! (But it Needs some improvements…) Have you ever been house hunting and you know your price range, area, etc. and now you find a home you love that’s in the upper end of your price limit, but it needs a new roof!? You could purchase this house financially, but you won’t have the cash for the new …
What Is Title Insurance?
Over the past few years, title insurance has become quite popular. So much that there are now some lenders who will not advance mortgage funds without receiving confirmation that title insurance has been obtained in the transaction. There have also been several reports in the media as well (especially after another mortgage/title fraud case comes to light) about the advantages …
First Time Home Buyer
There has been a few changes to the mortgage lending guidelines in the last few years as well as implementing the HST on services. The Harmonized Sales Tax will not be a major factor in the real estate market as it doesn’t apply to most resale properties. It will however affect the taxes on the cost of services related to …
Helpful Tips For Buyers
Bi-weekly and weekly payments Most mortgages have the option to allow payments to be made on a weekly or bi-weekly basis. This option may be desirable for two reasons. The first is it can save you money as you can expect to pay off your mortgage about 4 years sooner. This can save you dramatically over the life of your …
How To Find A Real Estate Agent
A good real estate agent can help the real estate transaction be an enjoyable experience. Good real estate agents aren’t as easy to find as it seems. 20% of the agents do 80% of the business. How do you define a “good” real estate agent? The best agent for you doesn’t necessarily mean that they make the most money, work …
How To Find A House You Can Call Home
Now that you’ve made your decision to buy a home, whether it be buying a home in Mississauga, Milton, Oakville, the search process is now a shopping adventure. Determine what you want or don’t want in your house, neighbourhood, etc. Do you want to buy a house in Streetsville? Lorne Park? What kind of Mississauga homes for sale are appealing …