Without a doubt, the last two years have been a HOT seller's market — now that the market is beginning to shift, we keep hearing the terms "stabilised" and "normalised" market. So, what exactly do those terms mean? Although most markets rarely exist in a state of "normalcy," economists predict a more stable market in the coming years — not quite a buyer's market, but also not the seller's market...
Buying your first home entails a slew of major decisions that can be as daunting as they are exciting. It's possible to get caught up in the excitement of house hunting and make mistakes that could lead to buyer's remorse. Let's take a look at three of the most common mistakes first-time homebuyers make and how to avoid them: 1. Looking for a property before getting pre-approved. It's...
Many Canadians are curious as to how our nation’s hotter than ever real estate market and new mortgage qualifying rules have affected individuals entering the Canadian real estate market for the first time. Is buying a home in Canada’s amped up real estate market an unhealthy financial risk for first time buyers? Are less Canadians able to buy their first homes? Recent research done by...
It's that time of year to start chipping away at that Christmas shopping. (Although some "I'm so cool" people probably finished their shopping in Sept). But for those of us who still have a lot of shopping to do and have no idea what to give anyone, we'd better get off our butts. If you have a Millennial on your list, I've come up with some ideas through my extensive Googling. ...
We're a few days into our New Year’s Resolutions and things are going well... right? I mean if your resolution is to eat better, you have been saying “no” to the plentiful left over chocolate lying around, or better yet, given it away. Or if your resolution is to buy your first condo, you have set up an appointment with your bank to see what you will qualify for, and...
It's here, the day after Labour Day. Parents of school-age children across the nation can finally hear themselves think. They have some extra pep in their step and the kids have an extra drag in theirs. While it is great to see the kids go back to school, today signals something more. It may not technically be the end of the summer season but it is engraved in most people from...
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