HomeBuyer Insights
Pre-Qualified Does Not Mean "Approved"
What's the difference between pre-qualified and pre-approved? What kind of insurance should you purchase - mortgage loan insurance? Mortgage life insurance? Title insurance? Homeowner insurance? Find the answers to these questions and more in HomeBuyer Insights Edition 1.
Home Hunting - Bring ID
Since 2008, Canadian government has required buyers to provide their government ID when purchasing real estate. What's the difference between a credit report and a credit score? Learn more about these topics and more in HomeBuyer Insights Edition 2.
Use Your Fingers to Search? There's A Better Way!
Although real estate websites like ours is a great place to start your home search, nothing beats good old fashioned face-to-face help. How will a professional help with negotiation? What surprising tool can help you in your search? What happens at the home inspection? Read more about these topics and more in HomeBuyer Insights Edition 3.
Buyer Agreement: Why You Should Want One
How can a Buyer Agreement benefits you, how you can guard yourself against identity fraud and Federal Government incentives for first-time home buyers. Find more information about all this and more in HomeBuyer Insights Edition 4.
Price Dropped. Is It A Good Deal?
Why is it that just because the seller dropped the price, doesn't automatically mean the house is "good deal"? What types of mortgages there are and which one is right for you? Learn all this and more in HomeBuyer Insights Edition 5.
Title Insurance: Another Piece Of The Plan
How does title insurance protect your investment in your home? How could you use your TFSA to save for your home? Find the answers to these questions and more in HomeBuyer Insights Edition 6.
Want To Pay Off Your Mortgage Faster?
Find tips for paying off your mortgage faster, what to consider when assuming an existing mortgage, and how to assess the appliances in a home you're interested in in HomeBuyer Insights Edition 7.
Home Buying: Cost Planning Now Reduces Stress Later
What are the costs associated with buying a home? How can you safely save energy in your home? What is an estoppel certificate? Find all the answers to these questions and more in HomeBuyer Insights Edition 8.
Real Estate Lawyer: What's Their Role?
What your Lawyer does to protect you in your purchase, security tips to protect yourself and your family and more in this Edition of HomeBuyer Insights.
Mortgage Checklist
What should you look for in a mortgage? What is radon? How are condos assessed for property taxes? Find all the answers to these questions and more in HomeBuyer Insights Edition 10.
The "Fix It Up and then Move In" Mortgage
What are your financing options for buying a fixer-upper? What are the top eco-friendly & money-saving home features. Why should test the GFCIs? Find all the answers to these questions and more in HomeBuyer Insights Edition 11.
Closed vs Open Variable Rate Mortgage
Is a closed or open mortgage right for you? Are you asbestos aware? How can you allergy proof your home?Find all the answers to these questions and more in HomeBuyer Insights Edition 12.
What's What In The Contract
What stays and what goes with the house after closing? What are the benefits of a basement suite? Can you rent out a condo? Find all the answers to these questions and more in HomeBuyer Insights Edition 13.
Market Knowledge Beats Market Timing
Can you really time the market? What are the two "flavours" of townhomes? How can title insurance protect you? Find all the answers to these questions and more in HomeBuyer Insights Edition 14.
Planning Your Purchase Is The First Step
The hidden costs to owning a home, steps of backyard home improvements, and why you need to do a pre-closing inspection. Find all the answers to these questions and more in HomeBuyer Insights Edition 15.
Considering a Property...Complete with a Tenant?
What extra homework should you be doing on a tenanted property? What's the best home heating type? Condo insurance? Find all the answers to these questions and more in HomeBuyer Insights Edition 16.
Survey: Wondering If You Need One or Not?
What exactly is a property survey and why might you need one? Fire safety tips to keep the whole family safe. How to avoid mould when storing your belongings for a long period of time. All this and more in HomeBuyer Insights Edition 17.
Vendor Take Back (VTB) Mortgage
How can you benefit from a vendor take back mortgage? What's a close-to-extinct home must-have? Why do you need two types of smoke alarms? Find all the answers to these questions and more in HomeBuyer Insights Edition 18.
Make Sure Everyone Knows Your New Address
Who needs to know your new address? What are energy saving hacks you can do before you get the first bill? What's the best way to control humidity? Find all the answers to these questions and more in HomeBuyer Insights Edition 19.
Negotiating the Offer & Counter Offer
How negotiations work, how to compare houses, and how often should you inspect your roof? Learn all this and more in HomeBuyer Insights Edition 20.
Conditions: Extra Time to Know the Property Better
What is a "condition" when making an offer on a property? What happens on closing day? How do you take care of your new home? All this and more in HomeBuyer Insights Edition 21.