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The Spring Real Estate Market and Covid-19

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Last month I wrote about how Coronavirus is affecting the real estate market. In the last article I mostly focused on how Coronavirus is affecting mortgage financing. In this month’s article I think it would be helpful to focus on what’s going on in the real estate market. Without further ado, here are some ways… Read more

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How Coronavirus is Affecting the Real Estate Market

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It’s hard to pick up a newspaper these days and not read about Coronavirus (otherwise known as COVID-19). What began as a few cases of pneumonia at the end of last year is spreading quickly all over the world. There are now over 100,000 cases worldwide and over 3,000 deaths with no end in sight.… Read more

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4 Important Factors to Consider When Buying a Rental Property

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When it comes to buying real estate we’re often told the three most important things are “location, location, location.” While the location of a property certainly matters, there are other things to consider as well. This is especially true when it comes to buying a rental property. For you this might be for your forever… Read more

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Where the Real Estate and Mortgage Market are Heading in 2020

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Are you planning to buy or sell a home in 2020? Then you’ll want to read this article. If you’re like most Canadians, buying or selling a home is most likely the single biggest financial transaction of your lifetime. Get it right and you can be well on your way to financial freedom. Get it… Read more

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4 Tips on Selling Your Home for Top Dollar During the Wintertime

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Ok, so you’ve decided to list your home during the wintertime. Wintertime can be a great time to sell when done right. There may be fewer buyers on the market, but there are also fewer people listing their homes. That means that if someone really wants to buy a home in a certain neighbourhood, they… Read more

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4 Simple Ways to Improve and Maintain Your Credit Score

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After reading my first article on credit scores, you should have a pretty good understanding of that three digit number lenders care so much about. But what if your credit score isn’t where you’d like it to be? Or maybe you have a good credit score and you’d like to keep it that way. In… Read more

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FSBO: Why You Might Think Twice Before Selling Your Own Home

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If you’ve selling your home or you’ve sold your home, I’m sure you’ve thought at one point or another, what if I sold my home on my own without a realtor? When you sell your own home there’s a name for it: For Sale By Owner or FSBO for short. You might think selling your… Read more

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Why Fall is a Great Time to Buy a Home

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I love the fall. The weather is not too hot, but not too cold. The leaves turn beautiful colours. Besides the natural beauty of fall, it’s also a great time to buy real estate. The spring real estate market has the reputation for being the best time to buy, but I would argue that the… Read more

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Negotiation Tips to Help You Get Your Dream Home

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Negotiating is a skill that only a few has a talent for. It requires knowledge, finesse, and experience as well as charm and excellent communication skills. Luckily for you, a professional real estate agent can negotiate on your behalf if you’re aiming for a new home. If you’re curious what negotiation tips often work, below… Read more

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10 Top House-Hunting Mistakes to Avoid

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House-hunting is not for the weak of heart. It is more than just calling some real estate agents, seeing a few houses, and moving in right after you found one you like. Things can get very challenging when looking for a new home more so if you’re targeting buying a home in a hot neighbourhood.… Read more