Sam Marji's (southpeelhomes) Blog

We always want the best for our kids. We will spend countless hours researching the best pre-school programs before your child is even born. Once they reach school-going age, determining your child’s educational path can be one of the most challenging decisions parents have to face. Do you opt to...

Sellers should list their home on a Friday for the best chance of selling it. A recent American study analyzed data for 1.2 million listings in 16 markets nationwide over a 21 month period. The study found that of all listed homes in those 16 markets, those listed on a Friday were 12 percent more...

Houses formerly used as meth labs, called meth houses, put their residents at risk of serious health consequences. Upon moving into a meth house, people have experienced short-term health problems ranging from migraines and respiratory difficulties to skin irritation and burns. Long-term problems...

A reverse mortgage is a loan that is designed for homeowners 55 years of age and older. A reverse mortgage is secured by the equity in the home, which is the portion of the home’s value that is debt-free. It allows homeowners to obtain cash, without having to sell their home. Not all lenders offe...

The OREA Seller Property Information Statement (SPIS) asks questions about the condition of the home. It states that the answers are being provided for information purposes only and are not warranties. It also warns that sellers are responsible for the accuracy of all answers. 
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You should always know the risks and rewards of flipping a property. It is a riskier type of investment and the rewards can be great if everything goes according to plan, or it can become a horrible mistake if the plan goes south. Here are some things to consider. Advantages 1. Quick Profit The m...

The most perfect scenario would be to sell your current property at exactly the same time as buying your next one. Unfortunately, this rarely happens. There are people out there who could afford to pay two mortgages. However, the majority of us would be a little worried about having to do so. The...

A mortgage is one of the largest expenses a consumer will ever take on in their lives. That monthly payment eats a very large part of most people’s monthly budget. Imagine the options that would open up to you if that payment disappeared. You can use strategies to accelerate your mortgage payment...

The matrimonial home is a family law concept. The term and laws governing matrimonial homes vary from province to province. The matrimonial home is deemed as part of the assets that make up “matrimonial property,” or “family assets.” My article is intended to enlighten Canadian couples and famili...

Have you ever wondered why you need title insurance? Your home may be new to you, but every property has a history. A thorough title search can help uncover any title defects tied to your property. And, subject to the terms of the policy, your title insurance provides protection for you from titl...