If you are beginning the home-buying process, you may begin to wonder how long it will take until you find the perfect home for you and your family. The answer…
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When is the Best Time of Year to Buy a Home?
Spring may be the most popular time of the year to buy a new home, but is it the best time of year to go home shopping? While the best…
How To Stage A House For Sale
It’s time to sell your house, and you know you need to stage it for sale, but you’re not sure how. This step-by-step guide will help you successfully prepare your…
Real Estate: How to Boost Your Credit Score Before Buying Applying for a Mortgage
For the vast majority of home buyers, obtaining a mortgage will be a vital part of the purchasing process. Of course, in order to be approved for that mortgage, you…
Exploring the Pros and Cons of Purchasing a Condo
When you decide to take your first step on the property ladder, you will have plenty of property-types to choose from. Many buyers prefer to buy an existing single-family home,…
10 Benefits of Buying a Newly Constructed House
There are two options available when seeking a new home for your family. You can purchase a resale (meaning an older home that has already been lived in) or a…
How Much House Can You Afford? Ask Yourself These Critical Questions to Find Out
It is the perennial question for every first-time homeowner. How much house can I afford? As with so many life-changing decisions, there is no one right answer to this common…
3 Simple Ways to Repair Your Credit
For many Canadians looking to purchase a home, bad credit scores stand in the way of getting a mortgage. Most lenders prefer your score to be 650 or higher. If…
First Time Home Buyers Guide: What about Pre-Qualification, Pre-Approval, and Mortgage Commitment Letters?
Securing pre-qualification, pre-approval, and mortgage commitment letters can simplify the mortgage application process. These steps can also help home buyers avoid disaster. They don’t need all three, however. Mortgage Pre-Qualification…
Mortgage Mistakes - How to Avoid Getting in Over Your Head When Buying Your First Home
If you are tired of renting and ready to buy the home of your dreams, you need to plan carefully. The dream of home ownership is a wonderful thing, but…