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5 Ways to Turn a Traditional Recreational Property into a Remote Office

Finding ways to enhance work/life balance is top of mind these days for many city-dwelling professionals. Lower property prices, access to the great outdoors and an increase in remote workdays are luring homebuyers outside the city limits. Converting a recreational... Read More

Does location top style when buying real estate? Survey says…

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When buying real estate, which factor comes out ahead: location, or style of home? "Location, location, location," has always been the mantra of real estate. It makes perfect sense that the “where” of the property takes precedence over style, since... Read More

The Great Debate: Should you buy or rent a home?

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It’s a question that most Canadians will ask themselves at one point or another in their lifetime.

Questions to ask before you buy a home

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After much speculation and trepidation about the new mortgage qualification rules that took effect in 2018, it appears that plenty of prospective homebuyers still intend to buy a home this year. We took to Facebook to ask our followers if they still plan... Read More

move-up buyer concept with fish and fishbowl

3 strategies for the move-up buyer

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Moving up to your "forever home" is exciting. When you bought your first place, chances are you were young, strapped for cash and prepared - if not warned - to make some concessions. The move-up buyer typically has some savings and home... Read More

How much will it cost to buy a home?

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Buying a home is a big investment – likely the largest one you will ever make.

Buying a recreational property? Read this before you dive in

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Enjoying access to a recreational property is quite possibly the ultimate Canadian dream. According to a recent survey conducted by Leger on behalf of RE/MAX, one-quarter of Canadians would consider purchasing a cottage or cabin in the future. If you're among them,... Read More

Bidding war 101 (and why high bids might be a losing strategy)

Buying & Selling, Buying Tips, First Time Buyers

It's easy to get caught up in a bidding war, especially when you find your dream home. While sellers can only hope that they'll list and a bidding war ensues, homebuyers should tread carefully when this situation arises. Remember that just because one... Read More

Open house etiquette

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We all know that there are rules when you're a guest in someone's home. Remove your shoes, stay out of the medicine cabinet, and leave the home in the condition that you found it. Some of these are common courtesies,... Read More

This is where you should buy real estate in Canada

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"Location, location, location" is the mantra of smart homebuyers and successful real estate investors alike, and with good reason. Location is the one thing you can't change about your home, and it affects virtually every other aspect of your life.... Read More