Dec 16, 2015 | Home ownership
If you’re buying a newly constructed home or require renovations to a resale home, you will be hiring a builder or contractor. Here are 5 things to keep in mind when choosing one: Ask for references; talk to other customers about the builder’s performance. Check with...
Dec 2, 2015 | Home ownership, Mortgages
Lenders insist on property insurance because your property is their security for your loan. An insurance broker can help you with your insurance needs, including property insurance and mortgage life insurance. Property insurance covers the replacement cost of your...
Nov 25, 2015 | Home ownership, Mortgages
Mortgage Professionals Canada (formerly CAAMP) recently hired Bond Brand Loyalty (formerly Maritz) to survey 2,000 Canadian homeowners. In the survey, 45% of mortgage broker clients indicated that they were “very satisfied” with their mortgage experience, compared to...
Nov 18, 2015 | Home ownership, Inspections
Consider having any home you’re thinking of buying inspected by a knowledgeable and professional inspector. The home inspector’s role is to inform you on the property’s condition and will tell you if something is not functioning properly, needs to be changed, or is...
Oct 28, 2015 | Home ownership
A lawyer (or a notary in Quebec) will protect your legal interests, such as ensuring the property you want to buy doesn’t have any building or statutory liens or charges or work or clean‐up orders associated with it. When choosing a real estate lawyer, keep these 4...
Oct 7, 2015 | Home ownership
No one will play a more important role in helping you find a home than your real estate agent. Your real estate agent’s job is to get you into your ideal home based on your preferences. You could go out on your own, but here are 6 things a real estate agent can help...
