Should You Replace Your Hot Water Heater?
Posted on Aug 08, 2022 in Homeowner
Have you ever been the last one to take a shower and run out of hot water? It could happen when you have too many overnight guests or one family member known for long showers!
But, what happens when your hot water heater stops working efficiently on a daily basis, guests or no guests? That’s when you might need to replace it.
When your water heater...
How An Appraisal Can Make or Break a Sale
Posted on Aug 01, 2022 in Buying
No home sale is every final until you get to settlement on possession day. That is a fact and explains why real estate signs say "Conditionally Sold" before being replaced with "Sold."
There's a lot that goes on after a buyer's offer is accepted by the seller. And a key factor in getting to closing day is the home appraisal by the lender.
When the a...
Should I Stay or Should I Go?
Posted on Aug 01, 2022 in Move up buyer series
How to Move Up with Ease Series
We all love our first home but eventually there comes a point when it’s time to move on. Life changes and so do our needs and wants in a home.
When you are ready for a new home but also have one to sell or rent-out, the stakes are much higher.
This time around, you’ve got more to think about, plan, and “get right” th...
How to Answer “What Neighbourhood Should I Live In?”
Posted on Jul 25, 2022
Where you live affects everything about your lifestyle. Every. Single. Day.
Read the above statement again and let it sink in.
Why? Because finding a location that matches your wants and needs is so critical to your happiness in your home and in your daily life.
Think about this … you can always change or alter something you don’t like about a particu...
Avoid These Homeowner Spending Mistakes
Posted on Jul 25, 2022 in Homeowner
No one plans to waste money purposely… but sometimes it happens, especially when it comes to our homes. As a first-time homeowner (and even those who are more seasoned), you don’t want your excitement over a new home to crank-up your spending.
Owning a home already adds new expenses compared to renting. At any point in time, you have to spend money...
Gift or Loan — How Family Money Can Help You Buy a Home
Posted on Jul 18, 2022 in Buying
If you’re a buyer on a tight budget, your family may be able or willing to help you with your down payment. If that’s the case, lucky you!
I know financial support from family is not an option for every buyer and I have many articles about other options on my website, but if you do fall into the category of getting downpayment money from your famil...
