It doesn’t matter how you approach the task of house hunting, eventually, you’ll end up taking a good, long look at your savings. Why? Because determining how much money you have available for a down payment on your home will affect just about every aspect of the home buying decision. From the housing type, to the mortgage rate, even how … Read More
Should You Sell Your House By Yourself?
Do you really need a listing agent to help sell your home? More and more home sellers are opting to go it alone when listing their property, but is the risk really worth the reward? For many, the answer is yes. Listing your home on your own can cut out on average about 6% in commission costs. That’s about $18,000 … Read More
Is a Home Equity Line of Credit the Right Option for Me?
We’ve all been faced with a major expense at some point in our life. Perhaps the furnace has failed in the middle of December, or your car has unexpectedly quit in the middle of a busy work week. You need a large sum of money fast, but your options are slim. Maybe your income stream varies from month to month, … Read More
How to Buy a Foreclosed Home
It’s no secret that foreclosures have rocked the American real estate market over the past five years, but what about the Canadian real estate scene? While our major housing markets have faired better than that of our neighbour, there are still many foreclosed properties available across the country. First time home buyers and investors alike are jumping at the chance … Read More
Is Your Home Underinsured?
Did you know that a large number of Canadian homes are underinsured? The following are six important steps to make sure your home is protected against the unexpected. 1) Know Your Policy And What it Covers Your policy type should reflect your type of home and your needs. It’s important that you review your policy basics and have a good … Read More