How Do I Know if a Real Estate Agent is Right for Me?
Posted on May 26, 2023 in First-Time Buyers
Buying a home is one of the most complex and important transactions that most of us will ever undertake. As a homebuyer, you get to choose who will represent you throughout the process. When choosing to work with a real estate agent, you expect a professional who has experience in both the market and your preferred neighbourhood, as well as in the...
What Is the Difference Between An Exclusive And Non-Exclusive Listing Agreement?
Posted on Apr 18, 2023 in First-Time Buyers
When diving into home ownership, you may notice words and terms flying around that you don’t understand. To avoid overwhelming you with the ins and outs of the real estate language, let’s start by talking about the difference between an exclusive and non-exclusive listing.
An exclusive listing agreement grants the real estate agent sole rights to se...
5 Things You Need to Know About Living in a Mobile Home
Posted on Apr 03, 2023 in First-Time Buyers
A mobile home, sometimes called a manufactured home, is made entirely in a factory and moved to the desired location instead of contractors building the home onsite. Mobile homes are not necessarily truly mobile since they are semi-permanent but have mobile capabilities when necessary.
Most mobile homes in Canada are either single-wide or double-wid...
What is a Buyer Representation Agreement?
Posted on Mar 23, 2023 in First-Time Buyers
Whether you’re looking at a condo in the city or a brick home in the suburbs, the search for your dream home is an exciting time. For many prospective buyers, the period between the decision to buy and the day you get the keys to your new home takes a back seat to your dreams of the exciting times ahead. As a buyer, you need to be informed and educ...
Buying in a Buyer’s Market
Posted on Feb 23, 2023 in First-Time Buyers
Following the first wave of the coronavirus pandemic, the Canadian real estate market accelerated into a seller’s market. With the Bank of Canada (BoC) slashing interest rates to near zero and the national economy being flooded with billions in fresh liquidity, fully employed households started purchasing residential properties across the country...
The First-Time Home Buyer Incentive – 2022 Edition
Posted on Nov 02, 2022 in First-Time Buyers
Housing prices are at record highs across Canada. These prices are hard on those looking for a new home, especially first-time home buyers. Buying your first home is stressful enough, but high prices, and rising interest rates, have first-time home buyers looking for help to make their mortgage payments more affordable. One option is the First-Time...