British Columbia Housing Market: What “Cooling Off” Legislation Could Mean
Posted on Mar 15, 2022 in Market Conditions
5 Reasons Your House Is Not Selling
Posted on Mar 14, 2022 in Selling
If you’re shopping the housing market, scrolling the daily real estate listings becomes second nature. Wake up, now what? Check the listings. Lunch break at work, check the listings. Email notification from your real estate agent? Check the listings. LISTINGS ARE LIFE. The new ones immediately catch your eye and ignite a flicker of excitement at th...
Home Renovations That Buyers Want, According to Agents
Posted on Mar 03, 2022 in Home Ownership, Maintenance, & Repairs
What are the home renovations that buyers want to see on the market? It’s a great question, and one you’ve likely pored over if you’re preparing to list your home for sale in the near future, or you’re embarking on a renovation with a thought to long-term resale value. According to the 2021 RE/MAX Renovation Investment Report, more than half of Can...
What is the Mortgage Stress Test in Canada?
Posted on Mar 02, 2022 in Mortgages
A common goal for many Canadians upon completing their education and gaining employment is purchasing their first home. Home ownership is, after all, the Canadian dream. While it’s general knowledge that saving money for a down payment is the first step to eventually purchasing a home, many are not aware of the mortgage stress test. So, what is the...
What Size of Mortgage Can I Afford?
Posted on Mar 02, 2022 in Mortgages
When purchasing a house, most people need a loan be able to afford the home. These loans are called mortgages. A mortgage is a legal agreement where a bank or other lender loans money and charges interest in exchange for taking the title of the borrower’s property. Upon repayment of the debt, the borrower owns the property.
In Canada, to purchase a...
In Canada, to purchase a...
Top 10 House Hunting Tips
Posted on Feb 22, 2022 in First-Time Buyers
When looking for a place to call home, it’s easy to get sidetracked by thinking with your heart rather than your head. Although it takes less than seven seconds to make a first impression, a quick decision could lead to an unavoidable case of buyer’s remorse. In order to avoid this, we have listed a checklist for the top ten house hunting tips you...
