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To-Do List for First-Time Home Buyers

By Vivian YeungTips for BuyersOctober 15, 20200 comments

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Hello! 10 Steps for First-Time Home Buyers   1) Save -Downpayment -Closing costs 2) Improve Credit Score -Stay current on bills -No major purchases -Don't cancel any credit cards -Higher credit score = lower interest rate 3) Calculate What YOU Can Afford 4) Get Mortgage Pre-Approval -Shop ...

What interior colors are best for selling a house?

By Lucia PecoraroTips for SellersOctober 14, 20200 comments

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It is human nature to shape one's surroundings, to form it to one's taste and needs. However when you decide to take the next step, you might want to adjust your color arrangement before your home is up for sale. After all, potential buyers might not share the same taste as yours.   You ...

Why Include Real Estate In Your Financial Plan?

By William CTips for BuyersOctober 13, 20200 comments

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Millennials may have it harder to buy a home today than their parents had, given that the market prices have increased immensely marginalizing today’s buyers. Still, owning a home or an investment property is a dream many hold on to, despite the recent challenges like interest ...

Easy Packing Tip for Moving

By James ETips for SellersOctober 6, 20200 comments

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Make moving easier   There’s a simple tip that can really help when it’s time to pack up your belongings after selling a house: pack things into boxes by room and label appropriately. So, for example, all the items from your dining room will go in a box or boxes that ...

My First Real Estate Experience as a Home Buyer on a Budget

By Janice LauTips for BuyersOctober 5, 20200 comments

What I Learned From My Real Estate Experience   One important tip I learned when I entered the real estate market, shopping for my first home on a budget in Markham, is one that I want to share with other home buyers. You don’t have to buy a house with the perfect counter ...

Costs of Owning a Home or Condo

By James ETips for BuyersOctober 4, 20200 comments

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Consider the costs   When you’re starting to look for a home, it can be easy to focus solely on the carrying costs of a mortgage and compare that to your current expenditure.   However, there are several other costs involved when you own a home. Looking at freehold ...

Successful Listing Tip

By James ETips for SellersOctober 3, 20200 comments

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Make it shine   From my experience buying, selling and renting, the one bit of advice I’d give to anyone selling a property is to make it shine.   What does that mean? Clean it from top to bottom to make it gleam. Remove or replace old, worn-out rugs. Add a touch of ...

When is the Right Time to Buy?

By James ETips for BuyersOctober 2, 20200 comments

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When is the right time to buy?   This is an especially common question for first time buyers. When should you buy a home? Well, the main consideration should be whether you can afford to buy or not. If you don’t have the moment, now is not the right time. If you have a ...

How Much Can I Afford for a House?

By James ETips for BuyersOctober 1, 20200 comments

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Working out what you can afford   If experience has taught me anything, the very first step you should take when looking to buy a home is to work out exactly what you can afford. Go to a mortgage broker, bank, or other type of lender and get a pre-approval for a mortgage. This ...

Real Estate Agent Tips During COVID-19 Pandemic

By James ETips for AgentsSeptember 30, 20200 comments

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Do your part   It’s an unusual time for real estate because of the COVID-19 pandemic but business continues and there’s no reason why it shouldn’t. People need to buy and sell properties for lots of different reasons. That’s why we were listed as an essential ...