Even if you are new to buying a home, you know that the home inspection is an important part of the process. The inspection is a chance for you to learn more about the home’s structure so that you can decide whether or not you want to continue with the purchase. Some homebuyers are not quite clear on what the inspection includes, though. If you are buying a home, here is what you need to know about the inspection. Read More»
If you are thinking about investing in a home, you might be thinking about designing and building your dream home. Even though this can be an appealing choice and works out well for some people, it might not be the ideal option for you. These are a few reasons why you might want to consider buying a home rather than building one. 1. Move Into Your Home More Quickly There are many reasons why you might want to move into your home quickly. Read More»
If you read advice online, you may hear of certain wisdom such as to buy property that’s 2.5 times (or even 5 times) your current salary. But it often can’t be boiled down to a simple multiplier. Here are some factors that could increase or decrease the amount that it’s safe to spend on your first home. Having a Lot of Career Mobility The first thing that can change the amount you spend (and skew it towards a higher price) is knowing that you or your partner has a lot of upward mobility within their company or career track. Read More»
Just about anyone can buy into real estate in Canada. There are different rules and regulations that are as unique as the provinces themselves, but for the most part, foreigners can buy property there just like native-born Canadians. If you want to invest inreal estate in Canada, here are a few things you should know first. You Can Buy and Own Property Under Special Conditions There are some quid pro quo’s about buying property in Canada when you do not live there and/or were not born there. Read More»
The process of buying a home is quite different depending on whether you are shopping for a starter home or a home that you intend to stay in for as long as you live. With a starter house, you can more easily compromise on properties because you have intentions to move out in the future. One thing that you may want to prioritize is a home that shows promise in regard to increasing in value over time. Read More»