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One of the best things you can do to ensure you get the home you want is to arrange for financing before you go shopping. This is often referred to as getting “pre-approved”.Getting pre-approved simply means that your lender has calculated how much of a mortgage they’re willing to offer you, depe...
11/28/2015
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You’re about to make an offer on a home. Then, to your despair, you find out that three other offers have also come in for the same property.Be careful. It’s all too easy to get swept up in the excitement and, like a hand raised one too many times at an auction, end up paying more for the home th...
11/27/2015
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There’s no doubt about it. The best kind of offer is a “firm” offer. The buyer offers you a certain price for your property and, should you accept it, the deal is done. Congratulations. You’ve just sold your house!But more often than not, an offer is “conditional”. That means the buyer is offerin...
11/27/2015
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When shopping for a new house or condo, most buyers consider such factors as neighbourhood, proximity to schools, number of bedrooms and bathrooms, size of the kitchen, and more. These are, of course, all important considerations. But there’s one question that few buyers ask – until it’s too late...
11/26/2015
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If you have kids, the local school will be a big part of your new home buying decision.That’s why it’s important to get a school’s “vital statistics”, such as: Safety record Curriculum Accommodation for special needs Awards Average class sizes Extracurricular activities. (sports, arts, crafts, te...
11/24/2015
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The problem with household smells is that we get accustomed to them… when they are in our own homes. However, it takes just a few seconds in a stranger’s home, to know if a smoker lives there. The smell is in the air!So when you put your home on the market, think about the common smells you might...
11/23/2015
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“I don’t have a problem with credit,” a potential new home buyer says. “I pay my bills on time. I never have trouble getting a loan.”That may be true. However, according to several surveys, most people are surprised by at least one piece of information in their credit report. And it only takes on...
11/22/2015
When you’re looking for a home, chances are, you have a checklist of things you want. Two bathrooms… a finished basement… a great looking kitchen… an expansive deck…But what happens when a home you see has a feature that doesn’t quite measure up? Perhaps the basement is poorly renovated. Or the k...
11/21/2015
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When you put your property on the market, ideally you want to sell it as quickly as possible and for the highest price possible. But sometimes one is more important than the other. For example, if you’re relocating, or have purchased another home that is closing soon, selling your current propert...
11/20/2015
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When it comes to “staging” your home for sale – which basically means ensuring it looks clean and uncluttered – you probably already know the basics: clean the counters, vacuum the floors, mow the lawn, etc. But there are some home staging tips that are less obvious, yet can help to sell your pro...
11/20/2015