Savvy Negotiation Helps Win the Deal

Purchasing a home is not the same as buying a product off the shelf. You don’t simply pay the price on the tag and know it’s yours. You can’t just see a home for sale and say, “I’ll take it!”, especially if the market is competitive. You need to make ...

Is it the Right Time to Sell?

If you’re entertaining the idea of selling your home, especially within the next year, one question you might be grappling with is, “Should I sell now, or wait until market conditions are more favourable?” The answer is simple. Your decision to sell should be guided by your own needs and desires ...

Setting Emotions Aside When Selling

Imagine shopping for a used car. You find one that you like and while negotiating the price, the seller gets sentimental. He shares happy memories of family picnics, his kids’ soccer games and other adventures with the vehicle. Then he demands a higher price. After all, he couldn’t possibly part ...

How to Deal with a Competitive Disadvantage

If you’re selling your home and there are other listings in your area, buyers will naturally compare your property to those other listings. Is there something about your home that you’re concerned will be seen as a competitive disadvantage? For example, do you have a small kitchen or fewer bedrooms than ...

‘Silver Tsunami’ to Bring Wave of Wealth to Children of Boomers Government sponsored lender Freddie Mac reports that three quarters—75%—of Baby Boomer homeowners plan to leave their current home or the proceeds from the sale of their home to their children or family members when they pass on. Image credit: © Arne9001 ...

VA Loans

If you have served or are currently serving in the U.S. military, you may be eligible to use VA Loans to purchase or refinance your home. This benefit is a way to honor your service and help you achieve homeownership with unique advantages like $0 down payment and competitive interest ...