Why Buy New?
You've decided that it's time to make the move to home ownership. You want to keep your options open and buy the home that's right for you. There are already so many decisions to make: location, size, mortgage broker, real estate agent. How do you decide
Managing a New Home Warranty is Just a Click Away
By TarionBuying a new home is an exciting and busy time – and while managing a new home warranty may not be at the top of the long to-do list, it is an essential part of maintaining this major purchase.All new houses and condominiums in Ontario come with
Learn More About Mortgage Pre-approval
A pre-approval might be best defined as your license to go house shopping. In essence there's no sense in finding the home of your dreams if you're not already 110% sure you can afford if comfortably. There's also no sense in spending your valuable time
Saving Money - Part 1
When purchasing an upgraded home or condo, it is often necessary to cut out many other expenses in order to afford the down payment and subsequent monthly payments. It might seem tricky, but eliminating little luxuries you've grown accustomed to can make
Condo Pro: Place your Trust in a Reputable Builder
By Barbara LawlorA happy new condominium purchaser is an educated one – someone who does the necessary homework and legwork to ensure the most value and best choice. With a home being one of the biggest decisions most people will make during their
Looking Back at a Pretty Good Year
This industry is vital — let’s face it, ours is not a manufacturing-based economy, nor an information-based economy. Right now, ours is a real estate-based economy.While the pundits continued this year to predict the imminent decline of the market, I’ve
Condo Pro: Choosing the Right Style
By Barbara LawlorHave you ever thought of shopping for a condominium the way you shop for fashion? Among the many considerations you should take into account before signing on the bottom line, style is an important one. You should feel comfortable, at
The Wisdom of Buying New
By Gary BenskyReal estate choices across the GTA are amazingly diverse. You can select from high-rise and mid-rise condominiums, townhomes, semi-detached and single detached homes. There are lofts, penthouses, bungalows, two-storey estate homes, studios,
Your First Condominium Suite
By Barbara LawlorWe read a lot in the media recently about first-time home buyers and how important it is to get as much information as possible when making this all-important lifestyle step. There is much to learn about becoming a homeowner, and many of
Buying Your First Home - Part Three
By Sarah O`ConnorSigned, Sealed, Delivered:Making your dream of homeownership a realityOnce you've worn out your calculator and found the new home that is perfect for you, it's time to make an offer. Your new home builder's sales representative will
