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There are some mathematical formulas that can be used to help you determine how much of a mortgage you can qualify for and actually afford. Click here.

Tips For Marketing Your Home

29 April 2016
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Are you eager to sell your home? If you are, this could possibly impact the price at which your home sells for as you may end up not properly listing your home for sale. Marketing your home with a strategy can help boost the price of your home sale, which can ultimately lead to a more successful and enjoyable selling experience. If you are unsure of how to properly list your home for sale, consider investing in the following: Read More …

How A Realtor Is Beneficial When Buying A Home

6 April 2016
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Have you decided to expand the size of your family and want to purchase a home for the first time? Your experience through the home-buying process will be a lot less complicated if you have a real estate agent by your side through it all. This article explains the benefits of utilizing the services of a realtor to buy your first house. Creating a Plan Based On Your Needs The first step of the home buying process is to determine what you can realistically afford on your budget. Read More …

What Can You Do To Improve Your Home’s Curb Appeal In Ontario In Winter?

10 March 2016
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Ontario winters can present a challenge for home sellers. With the yard covered in snow and the sky generally overcast, many homeowners struggle to make their home more attractive to home buyers. The following tips will help you boost your home's curb appeal when your house goes up for sale and can even help speed up the home-selling process. Keep Your Walkways Clear One subtle way that you can boost curb your home's curb appeal is to make it more accessible to visitors. Read More …

3 Reasons To Hire A Property Management Firm To Manage The Few Rental Properties You Own

12 January 2016
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If you own only a few rental properties and are having trouble keeping them rented, you might want to consider hiring a property management firm to manage the units for you. Hiring a property management company will cost money; however, it could help you make more money in the long run. Here are three reasons property management firms are often better at keeping units occupied. They Know The Ins And Outs Read More …

Four Tips For First Time Home Buyers

29 July 2015
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First time home buyers are bound to make a few mistakes during their home search. If you are in the market for a new home, you probably have lots of questions and aren't sure if you are making the right decisions. Here are four things to keep in mind when looking to buy your first home. 1. Have Realistic Expectations It is important to remember that your first home purchase is often considered your starter home. Read More …

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how much of a mortgage can you afford?

I have saved up for a down payment on a house for the last ten years. Each week, I would take 10% of my paycheck and put it in a special savings account that I could not access. Once I finally had enough money put away, I began looking for houses in the area that I could afford. But, what could I really afford? How much of a mortgage could I qualify for? There are some mathematical formulas that can be used to help you determine how much of a mortgage you can qualify for and actually afford. My blog will teach you how to make this determination.

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