The start of a new year always compels people to take a fresh look at their goals, from health and career to relationships and finance. But with historically low mortgage rates, increased home sales and price growth, and a tight housing inventory, the time is right to also make some homeownership resolutions for 2021. Home […]
Buying a Home
12 Useful Apps for Home Buyers
Real Estate in the Digital Age If you’re like me, you like your smartphone, and you use it for a variety of tasks. When it comes to real estate, people are using the internet, especially their phones and tablets, more than ever! In fact, a recent American study found that over 75% of all buyers […]
Real Estate & Coronavirus: Is Now a Good Time to Buy or Sell?
Traditionally, spring is one of the busiest times of the year for real estate. But the coronavirus outbreak—and subsequent stay-at-home orders—led many buyers and sellers to put their moving plans on hold. In April, sales volume fell to its lowest level since 1984, according to the Canadian Real Estate Association.1 However, while sales have fallen, prices have remained stable.
How to See the Potential in Every Home You View
See the potential in any home. Not every family can proceed with a gut job, but there might be small updates you can do that will increase the value and make your new house feel like home.
Should I Cut Up My Credit Cards if I Want to Get a Mortgage?
Lenders want to see that you are able to use credit wisely, and that you’re willing to pay it off. Cutting up your credit cards will make it difficult to determine your worthiness as a borrower.
Why You Need to Get Pre-approved BEFORE You Start Looking for Houses
Whether you plan to visit a bank or enlist the help of a mortgage broker, you should get in touch with a mortgage pro, before you start pounding the pavement.
