When purchasing or selling a property, it is always a good idea to work with a professional, especially when it comes to the largest financial asset you own. Realtors can do everything from getting you the best price, showing you the most amount of homes, educating you on the marketing and informing you on important information regarding the contracts. So why should you work with a realtor? They will get you the best price Whether you are buying or selling a home, a realtor will likely get you the best price. When selling a home, a realtor will do a comparative market analysis, so you will kn ..read more

Purchasing a home will inevitably be the biggest financial discussion of your life. And the decision as to whether it is the right time to purchase a home depends on a number of factors. And it is not just your finances. Although your finances are important, other things you should consider before putting in an offer are your age, the current real estate and mortgage market and of course where you see yourself in the future. So should you rent or purchase a home? Find out by asking yourself the following questions. What are your future plans? In the short term, renting is always cheaper. Ther ..read more

With a never ending list of everything you ‘should do’ when purchasing a home, it seems counterproductive to focus on what you should not do. But being aware of the dont’s is just as important as the do’s, when it comes to making the biggest financial investment of your life. And knowing what not to do, just might land you better financing and the home of your dreams. It may seem obvious to not do certain things like switching your job or co-signing a loan, but did you ever think that depositing cash or financing a new piece of furniture could affect your ability to get a mortgage? As big as y ..read more

When getting ready to sell your home, it can be hard to know what renovations will get your property sold the fastest and for the most amount of money. Should you replace your furnace or redo your kitchen? Should you gut your bathroom or add another one? Should you get your roof done or buy new appliances? Or you might wonder what the small inexpensive things you can do that will make a substantial difference to upgrading your home. And of course, most importantly, how much money are you going to recoup on the listing price if you do make the investment? Below is a list of your most worthwhile ..read more