No one can be sure what lies ahead for the K-W real estate market, but there are a few proactive steps you can take if you’re thinking about making a move: Crunch the Numbers Ensure you’re financially ready for home ownership. With various additional costs beyond mortgage payments, it’s essential to have a clear understanding…
Taking the time to regularly maintain your property is critical as it helps protect your most valuable investment. It’s also much more cost-effective to proactively fix small problems as opposed to fixing them once they’re past the point of no return. Regular maintenance should be part of your routine so here’s a fall home maintenance…
House hunting’s exciting but if you’re not prepared, it can be stressful. It’s easy to get frustrated and overwhelmed when you’re looking for a home which is why it’s important to properly prepare in advance. Here are a few points to consider before you start your search: Finance Forward – Get pre-qualified so you know exactly…
The prospect of relocating to a new city for work means you’ll need to be well organized as there’s usually not much time to get acquainted with the new area. Before you make your move, consider factors such as workload and travel expectations, along with job opportunities for your spouse and schools for the kids.…
If you plan on selling your home, you’ll want to tackle any necessary repairs ahead of time as buyers will be completely turned off if your home looks as though it’s been neglected. Buyers will also factor any fix-up jobs into their offer, often overestimating the costs, so it’s best to just take care of…
It’s an exciting time as your child prepares to pack up and set out on their college journey, but this new chapter also comes with its fair share of financial obligations. If your child is spreading their wings and leaving the nest to study away from home, accommodation will be a significant expense but this…
May 2024 – The way you price your home can either make or break your sale. Setting the right price is critical to a successful sale as it will help ensure your home sells for the most amount of money in the shortest amount of time. You only get one chance to make a great…
When your home’s on the market, getting ready for showings can sometimes be a bit of a challenge, but it’s even harder when you share your home with little ones. The trick to selling a family home is to make it appeal to buyers who have children as well as those who don’t. Here are…
Home sales usually surge in the spring as the fresh air and sunny weather encourage people to fix up their homes and check out what else is on the market. Here are a few ways to take advantage of spring fever: Curb Appeal Spring weather will bring out the best in your yard so trim…
Debt management is a topic that’s usually avoided but openly discussing this awkward subject with your loved ones can help them avoid a lifetime of financial woes. Here are a few of the basics: Budget Crunch Make a complete list of all fixed expenses such as rent/mortgage, car payments, utilities and groceries. Next, list variable…