Moving to a new province? Here’s how to relocate like a pro March 4, 2025 6 min. read Relocating to a new province is an exciting adventure, but it can also feel overwhelming. Whether you’re moving for work, a change of pace, or new opportunities, planning ahead is key to making your transition as seamless […]
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Is your home still ‘the one’? How to decide between renovating and relocating February 12, 2025 6 min. read At first, your home may have felt like true love – the perfect match, full of excitement and possibility. But as time goes on, the honeymoon phase can fade. Maybe you’re craving more space, a shorter […]
30-year amortizations on insured mortgages for new build homes now available for first-time buyers First-time buyers of new construction homes in Canada will now be able to access longer mortgage amortization periods. As of August 1st, 2024, lenders will be allowed to offer 30-year amortizations for insured mortgages to first-time homebuyers of new construction homes, […]
When it comes to putting money away to buy their first home, the federal government’s ‘tax-free in, tax-free out’ First Home Savings Account aims to give Canadians a helping hand. As of April 1st, Canadians aged 18 or older who are purchasing their first home are eligible to enroll in a tax-free First Home Savings […]
Canada and Kitchener-Waterloo in particular are great places to live. So great in fact that we are a preferred destination for new Canadians looking for a safe and comfortable place to settle down, raise a family and prosper. Numerous times over the past couple of months I have received messages from these new Canadians asking […]
Well this is it! We have prepared, planned and searched for the perfect home for your family and we have found it. We have made an offer, negotiated and come to an agreement with the sellers of your next home. This is where the real work starts. This is where your realtor takes you […]
In previous blog posts we have looked at preparing for your home search and getting your finances in order, deciding what type and location of home would best suit your needs and wants and how to look at homes in relation to your lifestyle, needs and wants. We have prepared for your housing search, we […]
In our previous articles in the home buying series we have discussed preparing for your home search by getting your finances in order and by identifying the features that you need and/or want in your new home. Out third instalment today is about helping you with your home search. We will be looking at how […]
In our last article in this home buying series we discussed the best way to get your finances in order and preparing for your home purchase with a mortgage pre-approval. Now that you have done all that what next? Should we head out into the marketplace and look at everything in your price range? We could […]
Alasdair Douglas 