Importance of Credit Scores
Posted on Aug 26, 2022 in Credit Scores
Your credit report and credit score are ways of keeping track of and evaluating how you use credit.
First, some definitions:
Definitions
- A credit report is a report based on your credit history. It is one of the main tools lenders use to decide whether or not to give you credit.
- A credit score is a number that expresses your credit information at one p...
The First-Time Home Buyer Incentive – 2022 Edition
Posted on Aug 26, 2022 in Home Ownership
Over the last two years, a new trend has formed in many parts of the Canadian real estate market: investors accounting for a considerable portion of the broader housing sector.Indeed, with many investors purchasing single-family homes, acquiring townhomes and scooping up condominium suites, a chance at home ownership has become a challenge for many...
When does a resale home have a warranty?
Posted on Aug 26, 2022 in Home Warranty
NC) If you’ve got your eye on a resale house or condominium unit that was built recently, here’s a tip: Find out when the first owners took occupancy. Why? Because almost every newly built home in Ontario comes with a mandatory builder’s warranty that begins on the original closing date and stays with the home no matter how many times it changes ha...
What happens if your builder goes bankrupt?
Posted on Aug 26, 2022 in Home Builders
(NC) While choosing to buy a new home is an incredibly exciting time, it can also be a little stressful. If you are considering buying a new-build home, a good understanding of how your deposit protection works will go a long way to giving you greater peace of mind. Here are answers to some of the most common questions new home buyers have:
What doe...
The Best Reasons to Hire a Real Estate Agent
Posted on Aug 26, 2022 in Moving
It’s no secret that buying or selling a home can be one of life’s most stressful endeavours. With so many unknowns and variables at play, limiting stress during this event can help make the process more enjoyable and successful. One of the simplest ways to help reduce the stress and anxiety attached to purchasing a home is to hire a real estate age...
5 New Year’s Resolutions to Sell Your Home
Posted on Jan 05, 2022 in Home Ownership
Are you planning to sell your home in the near future? Regardless of season or market conditions, remember that you only have one chance to make a good first impression. Make it memorable for all the right reasons. Before listing your home, commit to these five New Year’s Resolutions to help ensure the quickest sale for the highest price.
