One of the most important things to consider when it comes to buying your house is choosing the right neighbourhood. Where you choose to live and where your home is located determines how you live your lifestyle. It is also important relative to the statistics of the area, such as crime rate and population, but other important factors as well, including schools, the people in the community, and how easy it is for you to get to and from work …
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Have you been thinking about putting your house up for sale? First thing you might want to do is make sure that these 3 important steps are considered before your home hits on the local real estate market. 1. Get the Small Repairs & Renovations Completed Whether it is the half-finished kitchen renovation. The decking or veranda that has been left unpainted. Or the flooring in the bathroom that is in need of being badly repaired. It is good idea …
You found the perfect house, completed the home inspections, dealt with the financial requirements and signed all the paperwork. All that is left before taking final possession of your new dream house is the final walk-through. While it may be tempting to run through it quickly, in excitement and anticipation to get into your house. It is too important of a step to take lightly or miss all together. Prepare a check-list and pay attention to these important items when …
If you are getting ready to buy your first house, you no doubt have some questions, some fears, and a few things you are not sure about. Whether it is because you are inexperienced, or simply have not found a reliable real estate agent to help you. Start with these tips for first-time home buyers to help put your mind at ease as you head into the home buying process. Get Pre-Approval While getting ready to enter the purchasing market …
In the age of online advertising, increased social media exposure, and an increase in the DIY mentality. People are questioning whether they could apply it all to their house sale rather than using a REALTOR®. Should you advertise online using your own social media presence through Facebook and Instagram, or go through a “for sale by owner” agency to put your house on the market? While it may be tempting, and seem as if you could save a bit of …
With the increasing prices of home ownership, it is a popular time for many people to be considering downsizing. If you have been giving it some thought, here are four reasons to get to know if downsizing may be the right move for you. 1. Saves you Money There is no question, that having a smaller home means a smaller cost of living. Not only does it cut down on your rent or mortgage costs. It also means smaller electricity …