Did You Know You Can Seal the Deal Electronically Now?
Ontario’s real estate agents are celebrating more than just Canada Day this week. As of July 1st, 2015, it is now legal to electronically sign (or e-sign) real estate contracts, such as the agreement of purchase and sale, deeds, and mortgages. That’s
In Debt: A Cautionary Tale
Here’s a little story about a gigantic bank.A friend of mine has a mortgage for $260,000 on a house worth about $350,000, with one of the Big Banks. Her name is the only one on the title, but by agreement at separation, she will owe her ex $70,000 (most
How to Choose Kitchen Cabinets for Your New Home
For most families, the kitchen is the heart of the home. When it comes time to choose the new finishes for your new home, the kitchen will often, and should be the room that takes the most research. The planning you do ahead of time can make a big
Amazing Chance to Own for First-Time Homebuyers in Milton!
If you’re a first-time homebuyer, then Creating Homes should be on your radar. With a few developments in the works, Creating Homes is not only creating homes, but creating an opportunity for affordable homeownership.Creating Homes is actually a
First-Time Homebuyers: You Should Register for AquaBlu
We have to say, we’re really starting to get excited about Homes By DeSantis’ new mid-rise condo in Grimsby, AquaBlu, especially since they just released brand new exterior renderings!AquaBlu, aptly named as it will be located on the shore of Lake
Easy Solutions to a Wet Basement
By Jon LabelleIf you're like more than 60 percent of homeowners, you've had or will have moisture problems in your basement. Because of its below-grade position, your basement will always be vulnerable to some type of water infiltration. The good news is
The Lowdown on Living Together from a Real Couple!
To gain more insight on the topic of living together as a couple, we interviewed Josh and Jackie, a couple who have been living together for approximately four years. They’ve been dating for a little more than six years and have rented apartments in
Williamsburg Walk Under Construction in Kitchener
Something big is underway in southern Kitchener - Williamsburg Homes just started construction on Williamsburg Walk, the area’s first mid-rise condo!Right now, the construction crew is working on the parking garage and will soon commence the concrete
The First Step in Cohabitation: Combining Furniture
Couples considering taking the plunge into cohabitation may be excited about the prospect of sharing the bills and the bed, but how do you combine two entire lives? Two sets of furniture? Two different decorating styles? Which couch do you keep? Whose
Jo-Ann Capelaci on Designing and Decorating Your New Home as a Couple
For our first feature about living together as a couple, we interviewed one of our favourite interior designers, Jo-Ann Capelaci, about the challenges that couples face when trying to decorate and select a floorplan together for the first time. Capelaci
