Marshall on Holmes. Can home histories ever come with the house?
byThe joke around the real estate office is if Mike Holmes finds a problem with a dripping faucet in the kitchen he’ll say, “this…
Buying a home
Kitchener Waterloo Home Highlight – 221 Fairway Road, Kitchener. Have your tenant pay your mortgage.
byEvery now and again, I highlight one home that I think stands out from amongst the approximately 1200 (currently) offered for sale. This time…
Irrevocable Time – Real estate vocabulary you might need to know when buying or selling your Kitchener Waterloo home
byIrrevocable Time is the next real estate vocabulary word you might need to know when buying or selling your Kitchener Waterloo home. In Ontario’s real…
What the home inspector told me – about your furnace
byHow can I tell how old my furnace is? Your serial number will give you the manufacture date, from which we can deduce the…
What’s the difference between being pre-qualified and being pre-approved for a mortgage and why does it matter?
byFirst get pre-qualified and then get pre-approved. The terms pre-qualified and pre-approved are not interchangeable. Many people make the mistake of starting to look for a new…
Heritage property
byHeritage property is defined as land and structures identified as historically significant and worthy of protection for the inheritance of future generations. Provincial legislation…
Six things you need and want for your home and garden
byOur homes are our largest investment. We spend so much time at home, in our homes, we really should have the comfort, style and…
Gross Debt Service Ratio
byThe Gross Debt Service Ratio (GDS) is a ratio based on income in relation to mortgage payments. It is used by lenders to qualify…
The real estate agent owes his client various fiduciary duties.
byThe real estate agent owes his client various fiduciary duties. These include accountability, confidentiality, competence, good faith/full disclosure, loyalty and obedience. The relationship between…
Realtor.ca for free iPhone MLS App
byDo you have an iPhone? Are you looking for a house? Are you curious about properties for sale in your neighborhood? The Canadian Real…