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...
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...