by Liz Dominguez | May 1, 2018 | Exclusive Canada, Exclusive Canada - Real Estate |
If you’ve hunted for rental housing in Canada, you know it’s a tight market and competition can be fierce. In a landlord’s market, those holding the keys have their pick of top tenants, which means they’re free to pick and choose based on almost any criteria. It’s...
by Liz Dominguez | May 1, 2018 | Exclusive Canada, Exclusive Canada - Real Estate |
If you’re looking for an investment property, or think it’s likely you won’t live in a home long-term, you’re probably looking at things that will boost resale value. Some of these are built-in perks—like an unobstructed view or great condo amenities—and some are...
by Liz Dominguez | May 1, 2018 | Exclusive Canada, Exclusive Canada - Real Estate |
To put it in the simplest way possible, buying a house or condo pre-construction means buying while the building is still in the planning phase, before it has been constructed. In Canada, this is not uncommon, as developers have to sell a certain percentage of units...
by Liz Dominguez | Apr 23, 2018 | Exclusive Canada, Exclusive Canada - Real Estate |
The best way to prevent stress when selling a home is to be prepared, and know you’re putting the best possible version of your home forward. Here’s how to get your property ready before the “For Sale” sign hits the lawn. Depersonalize Yes, you might still...
by Liz Dominguez | Apr 23, 2018 | Exclusive Canada, Exclusive Canada - Real Estate |
The answer to this question depends on your preference—stable payments, or risk with the potential for savings. Fixed The way a fixed-rate mortgage works is as follows: the bank gives you an annual interest rate for a fixed period of time (say five years) on a...
by Liz Dominguez | Apr 23, 2018 | Exclusive Canada, Exclusive Canada - Life Style |
Switching from chemical to green cleaners can have a big impact on your health and the environment. Not only will the switch reduce pollution in the air and water, it may also help reduce allergies, respiratory issues, nausea, headaches and skin irritation. Here are...