Category: Real Estate (34 posts)
New Year, New Home Goals: Essential Home Maintenance Tips for 2025
January 8, 2025 | Posted by: Josie Raia
Happy New Year, homeowners! As we enter 2025, it's an ideal time to establish new home goals and ensure that your sanctuary stays comfortable, safe, and valuable. Whether you're a first-time homeowner ... [read more]
Is Getting a Home Inspection Worth It? A Canadian Homebuyer's Guide
December 1, 2024 | Posted by: Josie Raia
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, an ... [read more]
Looking to Sell Your Home? 10 Amazing Tips to Help You Get the Best Value
October 22, 2024 | Posted by: Josie Raia
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 ... [read more]
Lower Inflation: What are the impacts of this for Canadian homeowners
September 24, 2024 | Posted by: Josie Raia
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 ... [read more]
Decorating Your New Home on a Budget
February 28, 2024 | Posted by: Josie Raia
If you're considering purchasing a new home, you may encounter an unexpected problem. Your old decor doesn't suit your new space. This mismatch between old and new is especially likely when downsi ... [read more]
The Facts About Real Estate Fees
January 10, 2024 | Posted by: Josie Raia
Understanding the various fees in the Canadian real estate market may seem complicated, but with a little knowledge, you can navigate the process easily. Whether you are buying your first home ... [read more]
Unlocking the Door to Your Dream Home: Exploring First-Time Homebuyer Options
September 27, 2023 | Posted by: Josie Raia
Unlocking the Door to Your Dream Home: Exploring First-Time Homebuyer Options Home Sweet Home: these three words hold a special place in our hearts. Owning a home is a dream many of us aspire to ... [read more]
Home Valuation and Appraisals: Unveiling the Mechanics, Influencing Factors, and Value-Boosting Tips
August 9, 2023 | Posted by: Josie Raia
Home Valuation and Appraisals: Unveiling the Mechanics, Influencing Factors, and Value-Boosting Tips The process of buying, selling, or refinancing a home involves a critical component that can gre ... [read more]
Catching Up on Retirement with an Income Property: A Wise Investment Strategy
June 21, 2023 | Posted by: Josie Raia
As the retirement landscape continues to evolve, many individuals find themselves concerned about the adequacy of their savings and the possibility of outliving their nest egg. However, there is a sol ... [read more]
Benefits of Buying a New Home in the Summer
May 17, 2023 | Posted by: Josie Raia
Summertime brings sunny days, warm weather, and an ideal opportunity for house hunting. If you're considering buying a new home, the summer months offer several advantages worth considering. In this ... [read more]
5 Things NOT to do When Selling Your Home
March 16, 2023 | Posted by: Josie Raia
The process of selling a residential property can be time-consuming and emotionally involving, especially if it is your first sale. While your home's curb appeal influences a prospective buyer's poten ... [read more]
10 Things to Know About the Offer Process
November 30, 2022 | Posted by: Josie Raia
10 Things to Know About the Offer Process Before making an offer on your dream house, here are the ten things you need to know about buying real estate to ensure your offer is solid. Buying real e ... [read more]
10 Important Questions to Ask Your Contractor
November 9, 2022 | Posted by: Josie Raia
10 Important Questions to Ask Your Contractor Are you thinking about hiring a contractor before selling real estate? Here are ten important questions you should ask the contractor before signing a co ... [read more]
Common Mistakes That House Flippers Make & How to Avoid Them
October 12, 2022 | Posted by: Josie Raia
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 ... [read more]
How Many Homes Should You View Before Buying?
August 10, 2022 | Posted by: Josie Raia
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. ... [read more]
Tips for Buying Rental Investment Properties
July 6, 2022 | Posted by: Josie Raia
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 ... [read more]
5 Negotiation Secrets Smart Buyers Use to Get Better Deals
June 22, 2022 | Posted by: Josie Raia
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 ... [read more]
Home-Buying 101: A Guide to Purchasing Your First Home
April 20, 2022 | Posted by: Josie Raia
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 ... [read more]
5 Benefits of an Investment Property
April 6, 2022 | Posted by: Josie Raia
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 ... [read more]
Tips for Picking the Right Home to Flip
March 16, 2022 | Posted by: Josie Raia
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 ... [read more]
Can Housing Upgrades Affect Your Insurance?
February 23, 2022 | Posted by: Josie Raia
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 ... [read more]
Rent to Own Homes vs. Mortgage: How Do They Work?
February 9, 2022 | Posted by: Josie Raia
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 ... [read more]
Five Great Benefits of Owning an Investment Property
October 20, 2021 | Posted by: Josie Raia
Five Great Benefits of an Investment Property Maybe you have considered investing in real estate but aren't sure if it's the right move for you. There are several benefits to an investment property, ... [read more]
How to Handle a Low-Ball Offer in Real Estate | Home Selling Advice
September 15, 2021 | Posted by: Josie Raia
How to Handle a Low-Ball Offer in Real Estate - Home Selling Advice How to negotiate and handle low-ball offers on your real estate property in a buyer's market without compromising the value or wort ... [read more]
Hidden Costs of Homeownership
August 26, 2021 | Posted by: Josie Raia
You've made that momentous decision to buy a home. Your credit score is good, your employment is steady, you're debt-free and you've even saved up enough money to cover a down payment as well as some ... [read more]
Buying Land To Build A Home in Ontario
June 16, 2021 | Posted by: Josie Raia
Buying Land To Build A Home If you've been dreaming of escaping your unruly neighbors, the hubbub of the city, or the restrictions of your homeowners' association, then buying land to build a home is ... [read more]
What Are the Next Steps After Your Offer Was Rejected? In Ontario
May 19, 2021 | Posted by: Josie Raia
What are the next steps after your offer was rejected? Finding an ideal home can be a daunting process. It involves talking to a wide range of realtors and having a myriad of meetings with your mortg ... [read more]
Things To Look Out For When Viewing A Property
April 21, 2021 | Posted by: Josie Raia
Becoming a homeowner can be quite an exciting experience; however, house hunting is not a process without challenges. Depending on your personal preferences, needs, and budget, you need to carefully ... [read more]
Buying A Home As A Senior Citizen | ON
April 7, 2021 | Posted by: Josie Raia
Buying a home is for everyone — or those who can afford to pay for their mortgage. Albeit you're 60 or 70 years old, it's possible and beneficial to own a home so long as you have the financial mean ... [read more]
Top 10 Considerations When Moving to a New Area
March 24, 2021 | Posted by: Josie Raia
Peak Moving Season being just around the corner, most movers and other professionals in the industry will tend to encourage moving during the offseason. No matter where you are moving to, here are som ... [read more]
Five Things to Consider Before Flipping a House
May 23, 2018 | Posted by: Josie Raia
House flipping can be a tempting way to make fast money, but not every fixer-upper has the potential to be profitable. Here's five things to consider before buying a property to flip. 1. Time Tele ... [read more]
Thinking of Buying a Home? Ask Yourself These Questions First
May 9, 2018 | Posted by: Josie Raia
Many people simply assume that buying a home is always better than renting, but that is not always the case. Owning a home makes sense in certain circumstances, just as renting is a smart move in othe ... [read more]
4 Hidden Problems That Could Be Hurting Your Home Sale
April 25, 2018 | Posted by: Josie Raia
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 ... [read more]
The Benefits of Investing in Income Producing Properties
April 4, 2018 | Posted by: Josie Raia
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 ... [read more]
