5 Reasons Why You Should Get Pre-Approved for a Mortgage
Posted on Apr 07, 2022 in Mortgages
Buying a home for the first time is an exciting experience. While the process can be stressful at times, there are ways to limit unnecessary anxiety, and one of the most significant ways is to get pre-approved for a mortgage before you begin your house-hunting adventure.
To put it simply, being pre-approved for a mortgage means that a lender says yo...
Renovations That Pay Off on the Resale Market
Posted on Apr 05, 2022 in Home Ownership, Maintenance, & Repairs
If you’re a home-buyer, owner or seller, you’re probably wondering how to maximize your investment. The answer depends on a number of factors, such as market conditions, your current circumstances and long-term goals, but there are some home renovations that pay off on the resale market, whether you’re looking to stay in the home or sell it.
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Rethinking a Variable Rate Mortgage in the Face of Hikes
Posted on Mar 31, 2022 in Mortgages
For a long time, it was a common ideology that a variable rate mortgage was ideal when purchasing a home. The thought process was based on the theory that if the rate drops, you’ll be able to reap the benefits of lower interest payments as opposed to someone who is in a fixed-rate mortgage.
Before we get into the nitty-gritty of it, let’s review how...
Top 5 Mistakes that Sellers Make
Posted on Mar 30, 2022 in Selling
There are many reasons why a home may sell within days, or sit on the market for an extended period of time.
Often, important elements of the transaction can be overlooked when homeowners who lack the experience try to navigate the market on their own, or when they hire the wrong agent. Here is our list of the top five mistakes that sellers make.
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Do Staged Homes Sell Faster?
Posted on Mar 28, 2022 in Selling
Moving to a Small Town: Pros & Cons
Posted on Mar 21, 2022 in Moving & Relocating
With more and more Canadians working from home, there has never been as much flexibility to live wherever you want. No longer shackled to a desk in a big (and expensive) city, millennials are moving to a small town in search of greater housing affordability. Every decision has its pros and cons. Here are some key factors to consider when deciding t...
