When buying a home, there was a time when we began with a drive around the neighbourhood with a real estate agent. Today, most home buyers begin their search online. Technology has evolved over the last decade, home buyers are more knowledgeable about their needs, desires and what they can afford. I bet you are
As we encounter cooler days our attention inevitably focuses indoors. Turning up the heat can be hard on the pocket book, but there are simple ways to reduce your heating bills. Here are three cost-saving tips: 1. Replace or clean furnace filters once per month. Dirty filters restrict airflow and increase energy use. Keeping your
So, you are thinking about buying a house and making a move to Etobicoke? That’s fantastic and exciting! The question I get asked the most is what to do first? When I meet clients for the first time I usually ask them the following questions to get a feel for what they are looking for and organize
Last week Toronto Real Estate Board President Mark McLean announced that Greater Toronto Area REALTORS® reported 7,385 home sales through TREB’s MLS® System in November 2015 – up by 14 per cent compared to November 2014. This result also represented the best result on record for the month of November. Sales through the first eleven months
Rebalanced Canadian economy supports healthy real estate markets across the country In the third quarter of 2015, home prices showed moderate to strong year-over-year increases in most markets in Canada, according to the Royal LePage House Price Survey released in October. While the effects of the crude oil shock are still filtering through the economy,
Have you read my Top 3 Tips to Buying the Right Home at the Right Price? If not you can read it here. It is an easy read and shouldn’t take you more than 5 minutes. If you are serious about Buying the Right Home AND getting a Great Investment these tips are the
In order to Begin or Expand Your Real Estate Portfolio we need to start with the end in mind. Let’s connect your Wish List with your Ultimate Wealth Plan by narrowing down the location where you would love to live, what style of home you are picturing yourself in, the features you would like and
Many people wonder about the difference between a property appraisal and a home inspection and how each is used during the home buying process. An appraisal is a formal assessment of the value of a home or property. When you are seeking financing, the lender usually requires an appraisal to ascertain the value of the
If you are looking to buy a home, let’s get your your Financial Ducks in a Row. Here are my recommendations for getting ready to buy your dream home: Besides getting a pre-approval which I highly recommend BEFORE you even step out the door to look at any houses. It is important to figure
Like most of my clients today, it’s not just about buying a house it’s about making a wise investment that will pay off year after year. But, how do you know you are buying the right house at the right price? There are many factors to consider. If you are interested in building your wealth
Toronto Real Estate Board President Mark McLean announced that Greater Toronto Area REALTORS® reported 8,804 home sales through TREB’s MLS® System in October 2015. This is the best result on record for the month of October. “It is clear that many GTA households remain upbeat about home ownership because owning a home represents a high
Like most of my clients today, it’s not just about buying a house it’s about making a wise investment that will pay off year after year. But, how do you know you are buying the right house at the right price? There are many factors to consider. If you are interested in building your wealth