Buying a home is not only a huge achievement but is also an excellent investment for the future.    Regular mortgage payments can help build up the equity in your home, but there are also upgrades you can add to increase its value quickly. If you plan to sell your home, this is a great way to get a significant return on your investment.   This article will list down some cost-effe...Read More

The historically low mortgage rates have led to a seller’s market. If you have been planning to sell your house, it is an excellent time to do so. However, the problem with this situation is that many sellers become too enthusiastic and sabotage their own success. Even with the help of the best real estate agents, the transaction might not be salvageable.  This article lists the most c...Read More

Even if you live a comfortable and happy life in your apartment, there comes a time when you may finally feel like it's time to own your own home. It is a major life decision that takes effort to pursue, so it's best to know if it's the right time to make the leap.   Before you start reaching out to local real estate agents, check if you're starting to feel the signs that it&...Read More

The holidays are often quite a busy time. So, adding the home selling process into that mix may not be ideal for most. However, sometimes you just can't put it off any longer. Perhaps you need to make a big move at the start of the new year and need to sell your home as soon as possible.    Whatever the case, it's important to know what you need to do to get your house sold duri...Read More

Many people prefer to move in retirement to find a better place to live. If you're one of them, you should ask yourself if you can afford to move because it's pretty expensive. In Canada, the cost of this varies a lot depending on where you’re moving to. To make things easier, you should first spend some time in a particular city to gauge if living there will be good for you. However...Read More

If you want to get the whole experience of what Toronto has to offer, why not purchase a vacation home? Sure, you could always rent a room during your stay in the city, but there's nothing better than having peace of mind knowing that there's a place reserved for you and your family no matter what.   You'll have a great home base when you're touring the city and exploring the...Read More

Whether you're buying or selling, working with a local real estate agent has several benefits. Many first-time home buyers and sellers believe they can manage the process independently. This may stem from not wanting to pay commissions to think they can receive a better price by going solo.    That's frequently not the case when you consider how long your property might sit on t...Read More

Buying a home during the holidays is not often done, and many would explicitly warn against it. However, some buyers might even find it beneficial to buy at the end of the year. Here are a few reasons why.   Why Buying a House in December is Actually a Good Idea   Reason 1 - You'll have less competition   During the holiday season, fewer people will likely be in the market to...Read More

A lot of thought goes into buying a house. There’s a ton of paperwork involved and other factors such as the location, purchasing price, mortgage application, and more. If this is your first time buying, you might want to hire a licensed real estate agent to help you sort things out.   In Toronto especially, buying a house is no easy feat. You need to prepare everything for about six m...Read More

Home upgrades aren't always beneficial. It's just as vital to prepare your home for sale as it is to price it right. After all, you only get one chance to make a first impression on potential buyers and realtors. On the other hand, do you know which modifications would help you receive top cash and which will be a complete waste of time?   There are home renovation tasks that will no...Read More