Most homebuyers do their research when they set out to buy their new home. Whether you’re purchasing your first house or you’re entering the process for the second or third time, as a buyer you need to be aware of the full costs of your transaction. In earlier blog posts, we discussed the additional financial…
When searching for your dream home, it’s important to remember there are more costs involved with purchasing a house besides just the mortgage. In an earlier blog post, we discussed some of the additional costs of buying a home that can arise before the sale is even completed, such as a home inspection. But once the…
Buying a home can be an exciting experience, but it’s also an important financial decision. There are many costs associated with purchasing a home in addition to the price of the home and a mortgage, and some buyers are not prepared for the full costs before they find their dream home and sign an offer.…
Traditionally most buyers believe that they can save their money by opting to purchase a home in the suburbs rather than paying a higher price for a home downtown. And, in some cases, this may be true. Houses downtown are typically more expensive than a similar home in a suburban neighbourhood, sometimes by hundreds of…
In Ottawa and throughout the province, many potential buyers are looking to take advantage of their pre-approved low interest rates, and perhaps make a purchase sooner than later. Whether you’re looking for a townhome, a single family house, or a condominium, now may be the time to buy. That means it’s also time to be…
For many home buyers, the first step of the process is to get pre-qualified for mortgage financing. With pre-approval from a lender, buyers can begin the search for their dream home while keeping within their expected budget. But there’s more to it than simply ensuring you’ve been pre-approved. The Toronto Star recently published an article…
Preparing to Buy You can be a smart consumer before you even start looking through real estate listings. A small investment of time and effort right at the start can pay tremendous dividends. You’ll save time, quite possibly some money, and you’ll likely be happier with the end product when you approach the home buying process…
