Sam Marji's (southpeelhomes) Blog

Here is an interesting article that was written by Susan Smith of the National Post. It outlines the pitfalls when it comes to mortgage financing for cottages. A very interesting read for those interested in the acquisition of cottage properties. No furnace? No foundation? When it comes to buying...

Many people want to move these days, but aren’t sure if it’s the right time to sell a Mississauga home. Is it the right time for you and your family? There are definitely a few factors that determine when it is the right time to sell your home. First, it’s important to understand that it can be a...

Compromise is key to a successful relationship. But that doesn’t mean it’s easy, especially when it comes to buying a home with your spouse or partner. How do you strike a balance between each person’s needs and wants? To begin with, start with a plan. Have an honest conversation about what each ...

Home ownership and estate planning – the two go together. For most people their home is their largest asset. But many homeowners have not adequately protected this asset by taking the time to prepare a will. Preparing a will is one of those things they will “get to” sometime. The only problem is ...

You found the investment opportunity you have been looking for. Your offer has now been accepted and you are eager to waive the financing condition. You have submitted a financing application through your lending advisor or directly to the lender and are anxiously waiting to hear back. Declined! ...

It’s tough being a buyer in today’s real estate market. There are few houses for sale and to make matters worse, assuming the property is well priced, you may have multiple offers and bully offers to contend with. Every day buyers and their agents have to be on alert and ready to act or someone e...

If a resale home isn’t what you are looking for and you don’t feel like buying a new home, then here are a few things to think about before having a home built. When you want to find a reputable builder, first decide on the region, area or neighbourhood where you want to live. Then visit local sh...

When you buy a newly constructed home, condominium or town home, the entire purchase price including land is taxable. If the property is to be rented to tenants, the full 13% HST is charged on the purchase price. However, if the home is going to be your primary place of residence, it may qualify ...

You’re considering selling or buying a house and you have to choose a real estate agent to handle the largest financial transaction you will ever make. You’re caught in a dilemma because you have a friend in the business and you just don’t know if she’s the best person for the job. How do you dec...

In today’s highly competitive housing market, home staging gets a better price for your home or condominium. As part of my services, I offer a complimentary home staging consultation to my clients. It focuses on improving your property and transforming it into an attractive product for sale. Even...