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Category: Real Estate (14 posts)

Is Getting a Home Inspection Worth It? A Canadian Homebuyer's Guide

December 1, 2024 | Posted by: Heather Strachan

Hello there! If you're considering buying a home in Canada, you might wonder whether investing in a home inspection is necessary. After all, purchasing a home is a significant financial commitment, ...

Looking to Sell Your Home? 10 Amazing Tips to Help You Get the Best Value

October 22, 2024 | Posted by: Heather Strachan

Selling a home is a significant financial decision; naturally, you want to secure the best possible value for your property. Whether you're a mortgage broker, real estate agent, or a homeowner looking ...

Lower Inflation: What are the impacts of this for Canadian homeowners

September 24, 2024 | Posted by: Heather Strachan

As inflation trends downward, many Canadian homeowners ask what this means for their financial future, particularly regarding their mortgage payments. Inflation plays a significant role in shaping int ...

Common Mistakes That House Flippers Make & How to Avoid Them

October 12, 2022 | Posted by: Heather Strachan

Mistakes That Can Make House Flipping a Flop Common Mistakes That House Flippers Make & How to Avoid Them Making it in the world of house flipping means making sound and prudent decisions. Read on t ...

How Many Homes Should You View Before Buying?

August 10, 2022 | Posted by: Heather Strachan

If you are beginning the home-buying process, you may begin to wonder how long it will take until you find the perfect home for you and your family. The answer to that varies due to different factors. ...

Tips for Buying Rental Investment Properties

July 6, 2022 | Posted by: Heather Strachan

Most people float the idea of investment property around at some point in their life, and the growing popularity of real estate buy-and-flip shows only makes the prospect more enticing. However, befor ...

5 Negotiation Secrets Smart Buyers Use to Get Better Deals

June 22, 2022 | Posted by: Heather Strachan

Being a buyer in today's real estate market can be challenging. The market is very competitive right now, making the average buyer feel like it is impossible to secure a good deal. Luckily, some trick ...

Home-Buying 101: A Guide to Purchasing Your First Home

April 20, 2022 | Posted by: Heather Strachan

Home-Buying 101: A Guide to Purchasing Your First Home Buying a home involves a lot of complex steps, but by doing your homework ahead of time, you can boost your know-how and have more confidence in ...

5 Benefits of an Investment Property

April 6, 2022 | Posted by: Heather Strachan

5 Benefits of an Investment Property Building a strong real estate portfolio is a great way to create passive income now and a strong investment portfolio for later. If you are looking at buildin ...

Tips for Picking the Right Home to Flip

March 16, 2022 | Posted by: Heather Strachan

Guide to Choosing a House to Flip for Maximum Profit Not every property will make a promising flip. Here is everything you need to know to maximize your profits from the very start while minimizing ...

Can Housing Upgrades Affect Your Insurance?

February 23, 2022 | Posted by: Heather Strachan

Housing upgrades have the potential to leave you underinsured so it is important to always contact your home insurance before starting a home renovation. Home renovations are trendy right now due to ...

Rent to Own Homes vs. Mortgage: How Do They Work?

February 9, 2022 | Posted by: Heather Strachan

Rent to Own Homes vs. Mortgage: How Do They Work? If you're hoping to achieve your dreams of homeownership, rent-to-own and mortgage are two options to consider. Here is everything you need to know a ...

The Benefits of Investing in Income Producing Properties

November 4, 2021 | Posted by: Heather Strachan

Making money in any real estate venture is a difficult task, and many people don't have the skills (or the stomach) for flipping houses. An alternative to this intrinsically risky activity is to purch ...

4 Hidden Problems That Could Be Hurting Your Home Sale

October 28, 2021 | Posted by: Heather Strachan

One of the biggest fears that home sellers have is that their property will end up on the real estate market for months on end. This is a nightmare for a number of reasons. First of all, having your h ...

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