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Mortgage Pre-Approval: What Lenders Want To Know

A mortgage pre-approval is an important first step in the home-buying process. Having a pre-approval in hand tells you how much you can spend on a home, and it locks in the current low interest rate for up to 120 days, so you can shop the market knowing you’re insulated from rate hikes in the…

Let’s face it, moving is hard for everyone. Big moves bring up all sorts of feelings, from stress to uncertainty, and excitement. Luckily, there are a few actions you can take before the big day to make moving with kids easier on them – and you. Little People, Big Dreams Whether you’re hoping to stay…

Deciding to sell your home is a big decision that can be an incredibly emotional experience for you and your family. However, it can also be an opportunity to improve your lifestyle and start fresh. If you’re starting to feel the itch to find new surroundings, below are four signs that you might be ready…

RE/MAX IS THERE: Buying and Selling a Home during Unusual Times

With the initial uncertainty of COVID-19 now passed, we are moving into a new phase wherein people are adjusting to and embracing a new sense of normalcy. Having been deemed an essential service from the onset of COVID-19 government-mandated restrictions, RE/MAX continues to be there for people who need to buy or sell a home. As RE/MAX Agents…

The buying process is over, and the moving truck has delivered your household goods to your new property. Now it’s time to unpack and turn your new house into a home. Here are five tips to get you through the labour-intensive process a little easier: Divide the work You have friends and family who are…

these architects Inc is an architecture office with studios in Fonthill, and Toronto. They specialize in renovations and new builds of residential custom homes, working closely with the home owner to guide them through the process from pre-design through to construction. They also specialize in commercial projects ranging from interior design to new builds, in…

Factors Sellers Overlook When Preparing for A Move

As exciting as it is to move into a new home, the process can be time consuming and stressful – especially if you have overlooked factors involved in preparing for a move. If it’s been a while since you have last experienced a move, here are a few reminders to help prepare yourself for what…

Hallex Environmental – Local Experts in Environmental Site Assessments

Hallex is a full service engineering and environmental firm based in the Niagara region providing a complete range of services that includes engineering, environmental science, cost consulting, commissioning and project management. Hallex Environmental provides a complete range of services to the residential, industrial, commercial and institutional marketplace for both small and large projects. WHAT IS…

The 21st century homebuyer is powerful. They’re well equipped, informed and ready to fight for their dream homes. Still, with all the tech tools the buyer has at hand – nothing beats having an experienced, knowledgeable real estate agent in your homebuying corner. We rank the ways today’s buyer can better prepare to partner with…

“Going Crazy for Cannabis” by Mark Weisleder

Here is an interesting video and article by Toronto area lawyer, Mark Weisleder about smoking and growing cannabis in private homes/ condos/ apartments and the impact on Real Estate Brokers, Landlords and Condominium Boards. Going Crazy for Cannabis I have now given over 30 seminars on the new Cannabis Act to real estate brokerages, real…

Cannabis Legalization and Real Estate Disclosure Requirements

What happens with real estate transactions involving a home that has had this number of cannabis plants grown within it? On October 17, 2018, it became legal to purchase small amounts of marijuana and grow up to four plants per residence (not per person) in Ontario. Nonetheless, the prospect of purchasing a home that has…

Deciding whether to stay in your current home or look for a new one is tough. So tough in fact, that there is a reality TV show about it! If you’re struggling to make that decision, here are some tips that can help: Find out the current market value of your home. This will give…

5 Ways to Get Involved in Your New Community

The boxes are unpacked, the house is set up and everybody's settled into their new routine after the big move. Life is beginning to feel a bit more normal. But now that you're here and the immediate tasks have been taken care of, you want to get involved in your new community. What do you…

Whether they’re about staging, adding storage or remodeling wisely, these suggestions will help your home stand out on the market A Designer’s Top 10 Tips for Increasing Home Value

Thinking of Selling Privately? Here’s a Few Reasons to Think Twice

In today's market conditions of low inventory and accelerated price growth homeowners may find themselves tempted to try selling their home on their own, known in the industry as a For Sale by Owner (FSBO). There are several reasons this might not be a good idea for most Sellers. 1. There Are Too Many…

It seems like every month there is a new website offering deals on everything from electronics to travel. In fact, the “coupon industry” is booming. This trend has conditioned people, more than ever before, to look for bargains and become determined to pay well below the market price for merchandise. There’s nothing wrong with that.…

Need a New Beautiful Driveway? Call Rob Enter Landscapes

'Need a New Beautiful Driveway' was the subject line of my email when I reached out to Fenwick-based landscaper, Rob Enter - and as you can see he sure knows how to deliver! We first met Rob at the 'Bunglaows at Lookout Point', the new homes site that we are marketing in Fonthill for Langendoen…

Lately, viewing and selecting a home to purchase has become an extremely fast-paced experience. You see a home you like, you're attracted to some of its key features and, before you know it, you have to make a a quick decision to put in an offer. However, if you haven’t taken the time to consider…

What Renovations Produce Highest Return on Investment?

As a new or existing home owner, you will most likely re-sell your property at some point in the future. Often, as properties age, their appeal can substantially subside. A facelift may be in order to help restore lost market value. Unsure how best to invest your renovation $'s? Call us to discuss - we're…

7 mistakes to avoid when buying a home prepare so that you don’t have nightmares later 1. Make sure your lender has done their appraisal of your home Just because you are pre-approved for financing, it does not mean you will get your money on closing. There are always more lender conditions to satisfy, whether…

GUEST POST via ‘The Mortgage Guy Niagara’: Understanding Penalty Payments

Many borrowers choose a five year term for their mortgage product as it suits their home-ownership plans as well as locks in a consistent payment which makes monthly budgeting easier. Did you know that statistically, the average borrower will refinance, move, renew, pay-down or pay-off their mortgage in 3.5 years? This means, the average borrower…

Be clear about rental items in real estate contracts

Author: Mark Weisleder When you sell your home, if you expect the buyer to take over any of your rental obligations, be clear, or you will end up paying for it yourself later. Here's why: Aidong Gu sold his home at 4082 Robin Ave. in Niagara Falls to Anna Carnovale on July 19, 2012. The…

CMHC Purchase Plus Improvements RRSP Home Buyers' Plan 5% Down Payment Program HST New Housing Rebate Land Transfer Tax (LTT) Rebate Program Government Programs for Home Buyers A home is usually the single largest investment that most people make in their lives. Achieving your dream can be made easier by taking advantage of various Government…

Ontario’s Green Button – Providing Consumers with Access to their Energy Data

Did You Know that over 2 million customers in Ontario now have the ability to download their consumption data? The information is provided in a standard, secure way, and can be shared with service and solution-providers is intended to help consumers manage their electricity bills and save energy. The downloadable data is secure and remains…

If you're like many people with a mortgage, you're probably looking for ways to pay it off sooner. Below are some great tips to help you reduce your principal and eliminate your mortgage debt faster, so that you have more money in your bank account for retirement, investments or a relaxing tropical vacation. If you're…

Category Archives: Tips & Advice

Mortgage Pre-Approval: What Lenders Want To Know

Tips For Moving with Kids

4 Signs It’s Time to Find a New Home

RE/MAX IS THERE: Buying and Selling a Home during Unusual Times

Five Ways to Feel at Home Fast

Who are these architects…

Factors Sellers Overlook When Preparing for A Move

Hallex Environmental – Local Experts in Environmental Site Assessments

Tech Tools to Empower the Average Buyer

“Going Crazy for Cannabis” by Mark Weisleder

Cannabis Legalization and Real Estate Disclosure Requirements

Deciding Whether to Stay Or Sell

5 Ways to Get Involved in Your New Community

Tips to Increase Home Value

Thinking of Selling Privately? Here’s a Few Reasons to Think Twice

Why Bargain Hunting Is a Bad Idea

Need a New Beautiful Driveway? Call Rob Enter Landscapes

How to be a Smart Home Shopper

What Renovations Produce Highest Return on Investment?

How to Avoid Home Buying Horrors

GUEST POST via ‘The Mortgage Guy Niagara’: Understanding Penalty Payments

Be clear about rental items in real estate contracts

Government Programs for Home Buyers

Ontario’s Green Button – Providing Consumers with Access to their Energy Data

How To Pay Your Mortgage Off Early!

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