Buying a home is a momentous occasion in anyone?s life. Thankfully, Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp. has some suggestions that can help you navigate the ins and outs of the home-buying process. Contact me today and I will send you a copy of their very useful information.
1. Determining if home ownership is right for you
Recognize the real costs of homeownership
Upfront costs (e.g., down payment, closing costs, taxes)Ongoing costs (e.g., mortgage payments, property taxes, insurance, utilities, ...
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at Mon, 25 Sep 2017 18:51:22 +0000
With the prime spring selling season gearing up, your clients may be wondering which parts of their home can give them the best return on investment if they choose to renovate.
Here are the 5 key renovation strategies that are time-tested, require minimal effort, and provide options for every budget. They are designed get sellers the best bang for their buck and top dollar for your listing:
1) FLOORING
Every single person in a household will touch the floor every day in varying degrees, ...
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at Sat, 16 Sep 2017 21:40:15 +0000
Just added this listing:"This is an immaculately kept 3 level split, with over 1700 sq ft of livable space. It has newer roof,attic insulation, siding, garage door and brand new appliances! As you enter the front door into the living room, the garage entrance is conveniently on your right. At the rear of the house is the open kitchen and dining area with a door to the new composite deck and top of the range awning, sheltering you from the sunny south facing yard. Upstairs, you will find 3 ...
Will a home makeover make you money?
There are many motivations for renovating a home: expanding the space, upgrading the look or even making the neighbours jealous. While they?re all valid, the hope to enrich a house?s value along with its appearance is one reason that?s often cited. And though there?s nothing wrong with that on the surface, it?s important to dig deeper to see if a higher home value is really in the cards before taking the renovation plunge.
?It really depends on the type and ...
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at Mon, 04 Sep 2017 20:24:35 +0000
These were the top 10 renovation projects among Albertans in 2016: (Trusted Pros Crebnow Jul 2017)
Bathroom renovations$12,500 ? $20,000-plus
TrustedPros says anyone budgeting less than $11,000 for their bathroom renovation is ?really cutting it close to an under-budget nightmare.? The extent and nature of a powder-room renovation impacts its actual cost, as it?s a very broad category. A bathroom renovation can mean a facelift with new lighting, a new toilet and a fresh coat of paint, all the ...
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at Sat, 02 Sep 2017 20:00:27 +0000