You could call them the "comeback kids" - the legions of first-time homebuyers who might lead the rebound of the Canadian real estate market.
The mostly 20- and 30-something buyers are entering the market armed with government incentives, great financing, and lots of lower-priced homes to walk through. Dreams of mortgages replacing rent cheques are popping up across the country among newlyweds and ...
Posted by Doris Roy
on June 9, 2009
For many first time home buyers, today's Real Estate market offers some compelling reasons to enter the market. Here are a few reasons to consider...
Lower prices. Many markets have seen double digit price reductions over the past year. This means there are some great opportunities for first time buyers in today's market.
Interest rates are at record low levels. This makes a mortgage more affordable ...
Posted by Doris Roy
on June 9, 2009
Sure clean sells; it always has. But let's face it. You've got to "declutter" your home for the market to deliver its best price.
Even a clean house, if cluttered, still looks cramped and messy. Appearances appeal to buyers' eyes and emotions; so getting rid of clutter should be the first rule of staging your home for sale.
Typically, sellers have said it takes about 3 weeks to prepare their home. ...
Posted by Doris Roy
on June 9, 2009