home inspections

7 Ways to Avoid Pricey Home-Repair Surprises in 2023

Mapping out your home improvement plans for 2023? Here’s what to know and how to make the most of your budget.

Home sellers believe they’re in control and have big expectations

Home sellers are expecting multiple offers on their homes and bidding wars that will enable them to fetch a much higher price than its current value, due to current housing market conditions. It’s well known that the U.S. residential real estate industry is a seller’s market, and most homeowners who’re planning to sell believe they […]

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How to Choose a Home Inspector

Would you call a retail store and ask, “How much do you charge for a TV?” Probably…

How to Compete in a Competing Offer Situation

by Kelley Skar Competing Offers – Do Not Overpay Wonder what competing offers really mean? Simply put, it is the situation when you are interested in a property and make an offer – and another party who is also interested in the same house or condo makes an offer at the same time or on […]

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Buying an Investment Property? Use This Checklist to Avoid Surprises

You are ready to make the largest financial decision of your life by buying a home or…

101 Rental Property Tips

Rental properties are my favorite way to invest money! Over the years, I have bought more than 30 residential, commercial, and single-family rentals, which may not seem like that much but some of my properties have more than 60,000 square feet. I have been in real estate for almost 20 years now and I have … Read more

How to Hire a Qualified Home Inspector

by Pillar to Post Hiring the right home inspector is as important as the actual home inspection itself. As with most professions, both qualified and unqualified individuals can claim to be “professionals.” But, what makes the home inspection industry especially vulnerable is it is currently unregulated. Here are some ways you can protect yourself from […]

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Thinking about Buying?

Now that you’ve started thinking about buying your first home it may be a good idea to figure out if it’s actually the right time for you. Perhaps like most Canadians, it’s always been a question of when and not if; you grew up in a large suburban house and always figured you’d have one […]

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Questions to Ask When Thinking About Buying

Can you really afford a mortgage? Access your cost of renting vs. owning by using an online calculator that compares your monthly expenditures. As a renter, you may be avoiding certain costs such as: utilities, taxes, home insurance, etc. but you could be building equity. You may also want to calculate how much your future […]

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