Many purchasers of homes decide to forgo the optional home inspection in some cases. They have a tough time trying to decipher why they would shell out anywhere between $450-$800 for a ‘jack-of-all-trades’ to come into their potential new home and tell them things they think they already know. If you fit into this category, STOP and give your head a serious shake.
Like a general practitioner doctor, a home...
There are few things more traumatic than a home burglary. That's why it makes sense to invest in good locks and, if necessary, a good alarm system.
There are also ways to work with your neighbours to prevent these crimes from occurring. In fact, police say that watchful eyes are one of the best ways to deter burglars on the prowl.
Police recommend that you know the names of all the neighbours adjacent to your property. Get in the habit of watching each...
The media, in an attempt to feed the public's insatiable appetite for real estate news, often publishes interesting pieces of real estate information that help sell papers. Due to constant heavy dose of statistical information, it's important to understand how the data is collected and how to interpret these facts.
Below are the 3 most commonly misunderstood real estate statistics in the media:
1) Pace of Canadian...
There are several reasons why you may need to sell your home quickly. For example, a job change may require a speedy relocation to another city, or you may have purchased another property and don't want to be stuck too long with two mortgages.
Here are some tips that can help get the sold sign on your front lawn sooner.
Be realistic with price. If you set the listing price higher than the current market value of your home, then you're not going to get many, if...
The stakes are high when selling your house. I use a proven strategy that gives you the upper hand, every time.
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