House inspections vital for prospective buyers
Posted on Oct 17, 2019 in Buying a house
One of the “extra” costs that is sometimes dismissed by would-be buyers is paying for a house inspection.
The saving could be, as the saying goes, penny-wise.
A house inspection is not frivolous, nor an unnecessary expense. It’s always important, and often vital.
Why pay hundreds of dollars for a house inspector to tell you that the house you want to...
Rental suites come with both buying or selling
Posted on Oct 14, 2019 in Rental suites
In the never-ending pursuit of affordable housing, buyers and sellers alike can be involved with renters.
For buyers, purchasing a property with an established rental suite can mean having a mortgage-helper with the rental income.
For sellers, having an existing renter and the income that comes with it can also make it more attractive financially — i...
Remember little things when preparing an offer
Posted on Oct 10, 2019 in Buying a house
When you’re making an offer on a property, it can be easy to take for granted things that fall in the category of “what’s included.”
So it’s important to put everything in writing.
When your offer is being prepared, make sure that your realtor knows everything that you want to be part of the purchase.
Some things are obvious — kitchen appliances, wind...
Real estate requests for the election candidates
Posted on Oct 07, 2019 in Government and real estate
In two weeks, Canadians will go to the polls to vote on a new federal government.
Now is a vital time for candidates to be quizzed on what they will do in many areas, including real estate and the shortage of affordable housing.
Here is what the nation's realtors are being encouraged to do:
• ask political parties, at rallies or in door-to-door visits...
Making picture on the wall look 'just right'
Posted on Oct 03, 2019 in Home improvements
There are easy, and inexpensive, ways to make your home look nicer, which is especially important if you’re thinking of putting it on the market.
One way is picture hanging.
A few years ago, an interior designer offered two tips that stand the test of time about how to hang pictures.
The first was: Don’t go high.
Most DIY picture hangers make the mista...
This week's selling tip
Posted on Sep 30, 2019 in Selling tips
When your house is for sale and a showing is scheduled, put yourself in the potential buyer’s shoes, and leave when the buyer’s agent arrives. If you were the potential buyer, you’d probably prefer to see the house and ask questions in peace and quiet, and history has shown this is the best way to sell your home.
For more tips, call Jennifer (604-72...