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2020 Forecast: The 5 Best Ontario Cities to Buy a Rental Property
Today, having a “side hustle” is almost mandatory to get an edge up on retirement savings and to gain financial freedom sooner. Amongst the Etsy businesses and Instagram influencers, one of the oldest side hustles has stood the test of time and proven to be lucrative long-term – being a landlord.
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Buying6 Steps for Buying a Home on a Single IncomeBuying a home on a single income is not easy, but it can be done. It will take discipline and some savviness to achieve homeownership solo. You can do it, and here’s how:
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BuyingBuying a Home in 2020? Here’s How to Prepare in 4 Easy StepsWhether you're buying your first home or your fourth in 2020, keep these tips in mind for homeownership success.
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BuyingReady to Take the Plunge? 7 Signs You’re Ready to Buy Your First HomeMaybe you’ve lived with your parents up until this point, or perhaps you have been renting and patiently waiting to enter the real estate market. Whichever it is, you should ensure you are truly ready to take on the responsibility of homeownership before taking the plunge.
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BuyingChristmas Home Shopping? Follow These 4 Tips for SuccessIf you’re hoping Santa brings you a new home for Christmas this year, then you are in luck! Despite December typically being a slower season, there are many reasons to still buy a home in this festive month. Keep these tips in mind while home shopping during the Christmas holidays.
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BuyingDo “Good Deals” Exist in Real Estate? It’s All About CompromiseSince we all have different wish lists when house hunting, what makes a home a “good deal” is different for everyone. If you’re willing to compromise on a key aspect of the home, such as location, neighbourhood, and/or condition, you will likely be able to save money on the home price.
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BuyingState of the Real Estate Market: October 2019Curious to know how the real estate market is doing in Ontario, Manitoba, and Alberta? We thought so. Our monthly update will help you better understand the current state of the market so you can make informed decisions with your real estate purchases.
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BuyingA Guide for Every Age: How to Take Your Kids on Home ShowingsA new home really is a family affair but taking kids on showings can be a tedious task at best and a disaster at worst. To increase your odds of success, follow these easy tips for taking a child of any age on home showings.
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BuyingThe Votes Are In! What the Election Results Mean for Canadian HomebuyersHousing affordability has been a hot topic in Canada and was a key point in political party campaigns. Each party had varying agendas, but overall making housing more accessible to Canadians and first-time home buyers was important for most parties.
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BuyingState of the Real Estate Market: September 2019Curious to know how the real estate market is doing in Ontario, Manitoba, and Alberta? We thought so. Our monthly update will help you better understand the current state of the market so you can make informed decisions with your real estate purchases.
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BuyingThe Benefits of Buying a Home in the FallFall is a great time to go house hunting. Check out these benefits to kick off your efforts in everyone's favourite season!
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BuyingThe 5 W’s of the New First-Time Home Buyer IncentiveWith the 2019 Federal Election quickly approaching, all political parties are addressing housing affordability, especially for first-time buyers. Part of the discussion is the First-Time Home Buyer Incentive that recently took effect under the Trudeau Administration.
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BuyingOntario’s Top Ranked Communities Have Healthy Real Estate MarketsMacLeans has released its Best Communities in Ontario 2019 List. The top 3 spots go to Burlington, Grimsby and Ottawa. We can see why these communities were a cut above the rest! They have impressive features, including healthy real estate markets.
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BuyingBuying a Home: 10 Tips Before you StartBuying a home is an exciting experience but if you delve into it impulsively, it can be a disastrous endeavor. Being one of the biggest purchases people will make in their lifetime, it helps to know lessons that others have learned from their home buying experiences.
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Buying5 Tips That Will Have You House Hunting Like a ProWhen you’re looking for a new house and visiting properties that caught your eye, it can be easy to get swept up in the moment and start making concessions about what you want or, even worse, what you need. It’s also common for home buyers to feel pressure to make a fast decision.
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Buying4 Financial Considerations Before Buying a HomeWhen we’re preparing to buy a new home, our checklists often begin with the obvious: curb appeal, plenty of bedrooms, an ensuite, close to work and the best schools. These points are important, but there are other equally as important considerations that are sometimes overlooked—the financial kind.
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BuyingTips for first-time homebuyersFor first-time homebuyers, the speed of the real estate industry can feel overwhelming. Here are five simple tips to help you keep your hunt for a house on track.
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BuyingTop 5 to-do items after you buy a houseBought a house? Make it feel like home sooner. Here are five tasks you should cross off your to-do list before you move in.
