Before shopping for a new home, it’s common — and advisable — to create a “wish list” of the features you desire most. For example, you might want an extra bedroom for guests, ample space for a home office, a local playground for the kids, and so forth. However, it seems it's just commonsense but many ... Read More
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I have recently been asked the question: “Ben, the different condos we’ve been looking at have either titled or assigned parking. What’s the difference? Titled or Assigned Parking? It’s a big difference. Titled parking means that you physically own the parking stall. You have the title deed to the parking stall. And no it doesn’t mean you can ... Read More
Monday, March 1, 2010 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 ... Read More
It's not often that I do this; talk about a home builder in this way. I have a real distate for most builders, as I've had far too much experience with inexperienced or unethical builders. In fact, it's probably only the 2nd or 3rd time I've endorsed someone who isn't actually my client. But I had ... Read More
Sometimes buyers/investors may consider buying a home, that for one reason or another does not show up to the potential it could. (A Diamond-in-the-rough...) Let’s face it. When you visit a home during a scheduled viewing or open house, you’re usually seeing it at its best. The rooms are tidy. The sinks are clean. The closets ... Read More
Property Taxes.... the bane of a homeowners existence. You don't like paying them but the city/county needs them to keep running and to keep up the maintenance of roads etc... Property taxes are usually due once per year, on June 30th. This is for the entire calendar year. Some cities give you a break of 1 ... Read More
Its exciting to plan for and execute the new home purchase. You are choosing the builder, the lot, the style, and all the little details like flooring etc… True choice. Now, you ask yourself how do I get financing for something that doesn’t exist yet? Good question. You have to either pay cash (I wish I could….) ... Read More
The lure of a new home can be quite strong, and for a lot of good reasons. They often incorporate the latest building methods and materials, require little to no major maintenance, and are full of comfortable features. If you choose to purchase a new home there are a few different ways to go about it. ... Read More
If you have purchased a condominium then you will have looked over the documents that describe the unit, building, condo corporation etc… As a REALTOR®, I have had many clients purchase apartment and townhouse condos in many varied complexes. Usually, one of my many jobs when my clients are looking at the condo is to help ... Read More
The offer to purchase a house, condo, or land can generally be either Conditional or Unconditional. First, most of the purchase offers that are written are Conditional. Usually they are subject to: a) the Buyer being approved for New Financing (Mortgage) b) a satisfactory Property Inspection c) a satisfactory check and approval of the condominium documents (if purchasing a ... Read More