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Can I Use Life Insurance for a Down Payment?
Buying a home is a significant investment that requires careful financial planning. One crucial aspect of buying a home is making a down payment, and coming up with one tends to be a source of stress for potential homebuyers. While there are various ways to save for a...
Pinpointing Your Property Boundaries With a Land Survey
We have all heard stories of neighbours fighting over a property line that is not clearly defined. A land survey takes the guesswork out of property...
What Are The Steps to Buying A Home?
What are the steps to buying a home? You’re thinking about becoming a homeowner, or maybe you’ve even started looking at listings. Either way, you...
How To Prepare Your House Before You Go On Vacation
When winter hits in Canada, many people head to warmer climates to escape the cold. However, before you pack your bags and leave your home behind,...
What To Store in a Garage vs. Basement
WHEN YOU OWN A HOME, outside of the closets, there are likely two main places where you can store your possessions: your garage and your basement....
Explore the Neighbourhood Before You Buy
The quality of the surrounding community is a significant factor in determining whether you will be happy in your new home. While choosing a...
11-Step Guide to Buying a House
Buying a house will likely be one of the most significant purchases you will make in your lifetime, which is why it is so important to follow the...
Is it Worthwhile to Finish a Basement?
Is it worthwhile to finish a basement? When finishing your basement it’s easy to get lost on Pinterest or in a design magazine when looking for...
What Sets Your Realtor Apart?
There are currently over 78,000 registered Realtors that are part of the Ontario Real Estate Association. There are myriads of Real Estate...
8 Tips for Getting the Best Mortgage Rate in Canada
When you purchase a home, a down payment is typically applied to the purchase price, and the balance is to be paid off over your term of the...
5 Resolutions for Homebuyers
If home buying is on your to-do list in the future, there are some tasks to tackle before you start shopping. Admittedly, many of these New Year’s...