October 2021
While sales activity in the fall tends to be slower than in the spring months, the continued strong sales are likely being driven by consumers who were unable to transact earlier in the year when supply levels had not yet adjusted to demand. The market continues to favour the seller, but conditions are not as tight as they were earlier this year.
The pride of home ownership is the number one reason why Canadians desire their own home. There is no landlord looking over your shoulder. You are able to make home improvements knowing that any appreciation that results will be to your benefit. Home ownership gives you and your family a sense of stability and security. It's making an investment in your future.
Home Staging is a proven system for preparing properties for sale. Your aim is to present your home in the best possible light to win the hearts of prospective buyers. With Staging, the focus is shifted from the furnishings to the home itself, the views, the space, and the unique features of the property.
Last month we introduced some of the commonly used real estate terms and explained how these terms can make up a language of their own. This month we complete this series by introducing the commonly used Mortgage terms.
A home is the biggest purchase most Canadians will ever make in their lifetime, so getting a good deal matters. Some people imagine that getting a "good deal" on a house involves stumbling onto an unsuspecting and desperate seller who is willing to give the house to the first willing taker: this is nothing more than a dream.
