Buying a home may be the largest and most complex financial transaction you ever undertake. If you’re ready to buy a home..., Wouldn’t you prefer to work with the most qualified real estate professional you can find?
An Accredited Buyer’s Representative stands out in the crowd. If your REALTOR® holds the ABR® designation, you can trust that they have the extra edge ...
Posted by Jorge Branca
on April 27, 2012
One of the most prominent features of any home is the windows. When they are well maintained they have a positive impact on the impression people (such as potential buyers) will have of your property. The opposite occurs, of course, when your windows look old and worn. So does that mean you should replace your windows? That depends on a number of factors. Window replacement can be an expensive ...
Posted by Jorge Branca
on April 11, 2012
Before you purchase any big-ticket item, you should do your homework. Buying a home for the first time is no exception to this rule. Fortunately, many homebuyers that have come before you have paved the road of success. Learn from their mistakes so you can avoid making the same ones.
It’s All About the Mortgage Payment
Many first time homebuyers make the mistake of focusing ...
Posted by Jorge Branca
on March 16, 2012
Say you’re a homeowner wanting to sell your two-storey, detached home. You sit down and make a list of things that need to get done to make your property as attractive as possible to buyers. You consider the backyard. “Hmm,” you think. “Doesn’t our deck need a new finish and our flowerbed need new edging stones?” Then you think about the basement. “The carpeting. ...
Posted by Jorge Branca
on February 17, 2012
When you show your home to prospective buyers, there is probably a long list of things you’re hoping they’ll notice. For example, the beautiful chandelier in the foyer, or the spacious backyard and large deck, or the kitchen with the island big enough for a family to sit down for breakfast. But what about those things you’re hoping buyers will not zero in on? Every home has some ...
Posted by Jorge Branca
on November 17, 2011
If you've been considering buying a house but you're still unsure, consider some of the personal and economic conditions that favor home purchases. If you find that a number of these signs ring true for you, it might be time to contact a real estate agent and start shopping.
1. You're Ready to Commit
First and foremost, if you're not ready to commit to owning a home, you should not buy a house. ...
Posted by Jorge Branca
on July 8, 2011
The internet can be a wonderful tool to help find a new home, or it can be a frustrating time-waster. It all depends on how you use it. Let’s first take a look at the upside of using the Web when home shopping.
A good REALTOR® can point you to websites and specific web pages where you can:
• See pictures of homes available, including in some cases individual rooms ...
Posted by Jorge Branca
on June 17, 2011
Reverse mortgages enable seniors who own their homes to tap into the home equity. These homeowners can generally access between 20 and 30% of the equity in their homes while continuing to live there. The money can be used for day-to-day expenses, home repairs, in-house care, or any other needs. In most programs, the loan and accumulated interest is not repaid until the house is sold or the homeowners ...
Posted by Jorge Branca
on May 2, 2011
Ontario’s long-term care system is paralysed, and failing its most vulnerable residents. More than 600 government-funded homes are supposed to provide high quality, around-the-clock care to the frail elderly. But a Metroland Special Report shows seniors stuck on record wait lists, entangled in bureaucracy and subject to pressure tactics that jeopardize their rights .
Ontario facts and figures ...
Posted by Jorge Branca
on March 7, 2011
The more you know about the best way to reach a goal, the more likely you are to get the result you want. So, whether you’re hunting for a new job, assembling a backyard BBQ, or training for a 3 mile run, you’ll want to use a proven process to help you get there.
That certainly holds true when shopping for a new home.
There is a proven process to getting the home you want, in the ...
Posted by Jorge Branca
on March 4, 2011