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Risking it all
April 30, 2024
'For Sale By Owner' has the lure of saving commissions. Sellers can place their own sign in the yard and list their home on internet sites. Buyers have the option of peering inside through those internet sites and deciding on which houses interest them most before making that call. You can even download contracts for your personal use. But before ...
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Reverse mortgage is not for everyone
April 28, 2024
It's a tempting proposition: after years of writing cheques to the bank to pay off your mortgage, the bank will write a nice big cheque for you.
That's the allure of reverse mortgages, which allow anybody 60 or older to borrow money against the value already built up in their home. With the number of 60-year-olds in Canada expected to double in ...
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Your imagination at work
April 28, 2024
As a buyer, you have plenty of choices. And it's easy to become overwhelmed and worry about making the wrong decision. Sometimes the perfect house is hidden under clutter and a decor that just doesn't suite your taste. With a little imagination and a list of what is essential, you just might find a treasure.
Don't judge a home by its ...
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Secrets to Making a Lowball Offer
April 27, 2024
As the property market cools down, it becomes a good time for property buyers. If you don’t have that much money to spend on a house, but you’re absolutely convinced that it’s the right time for you to move (or if you’ve found an intriguing investment property) then you need to learn how to make a lowball offer — and get it accepted. Generally, a ...
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Sell Your House Fast For Top Dollar - Secrets to Make Buyers Fall in Love With Your Home!
April 27, 2024
You may have already heard that even before effective marketing, the 1st and most important step is 'Getting The House Ready To Sell'. I want to take it one step further and say 'Create Inequality In Your Favor'. The reason I say this is because of this simple truth:
"Buyers will always buy a house based on price IF all other factors are ...
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The 9 Step System to Get Your Home Sold Fast and For Top Dollar
April 26, 2024
Selling your home is one of the most important steps in your life. This 9 step system will give you the tools you need to maximize your profits, maintain control, and reduce the stress that comes with the home-selling process:
1. Know why you’re selling, and keep it to yourself.
The reasons behind your decision to sell affect everything from ...
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Borrowing smarts
April 25, 2024
When you secure a mortgage to purchase a home you generally place a percentage of the cost of that home as a 'down payment.' The rest is borrowed with the property as collateral. You are given a payment schedule and once this is satisfied, you will own 100 percent of the property. And in the meantime, you have a home for yourself and your loved ...
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Find a REALTOR® Who is Right For You.
April 23, 2024
There are many reasons why a REALTOR® is essential when selling your home but which REALTOR® is best for you?
Your REALTOR® who helped you buy your current house is a good start. Sticking with a REALTOR® just makes sense. If they did a good job helping you buy your home, they’re probably the best candidate for helping you sell it. They already ...
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Empty-nesters eager to downsize as kids leave home
April 22, 2024
These days, there are a lot of differences between the real estate markets in Canada and the U.S., but there's at least one aspect that's common to both. We're both seeing the impact of a major demographic group reaching a new stage in their lives, as aging 'baby boomers' become 'empty nesters' and decide its time for a change in their current ...
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DIFFICULT DECISIONS
April 20, 2024
Buying a home today may be tougher than ever. Why? Because there are so many wonderful and available homes, sellers are more willing to negotiate and mortgage rates are fabulous. Sometimes too many choices can make the decision more difficult.
It's the best of times for qualified buyers. Last year, according to recent reports, you would have ...
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