Consumers are getting more and more creative in finding ways to own a home. A growing number of young, single people who are "just friends" are buying property together as an economical way into the market.
Communal Homeowners ("co-hos") - as they are known in some circles, such as TIME Magazine - are a growing trend in Canada and elsewhere. Listening to CBC Radio One's lunchtime phone-in show the ...
Posted by Don Lawby
on May 21, 2009
Moving into your new home is very exciting for the entire family... But did you know that introducing your dog into a new home can be incredibly stressful for them?
Fortunately, there are a lot if things that we can do to make this transaction easier on them (which, of course, in the end makes it easier on us).
On moving day, leave your pet with a friend. This will decrease the chance of accidents ...
Posted by Cindy Ambeault
on May 19, 2009
1. Get pre-approval In a hot real estate market, pre-approved home buyers get preferential treatment when negotiating home purchases. Why? Because pre-approved buyers are financially qualified to purchase the home and are considered more serious than buyers who are not. Nothing feels worse than finding the ideal home in the perfect area, and then not being able to get the financing to close the deal. ...
Posted by Milos Milisavljevic
on November 3, 2008