I’ve written before about the potential downsides for buyers when it comes to the purchase of a private sale. A recent example highlighted this for me, yet again. Let’s call this one A Tale of Two Townhomes.
Sometimes sellers express a concern about how the process of listing and selling is going to work if there are kids in the house.
I’ve already written about the importance of getting a mortgage pre-approval when you are in the market to buy a home in Guelph. Now… how to prepare for that first meeting with a Mortgage Agent?
The trend of raising urban chickens has grown significantly. In fact, backyard chickens are downright, dare I say it, trendy in some parts. Well, you can’t raise backyard chickens in every town in Ontario, but as it happens, Guelph’s bylaws allow you to do so.
The mere mention of termites is enough to scare people away from buying homes in certain parts of Guelph. But in actuality, termites in Guelph are very well managed.
It never hurts to look online or visit open houses if you’re thinking about buying a home in Guelph, but if you’re serious and your timing for a purchase is imminent, one of the first orders of business is to get a mortgage pre-approval.
Have you ever heard the term functional obsolescence? In real estate, the term refers to features that are impractical or undesirable. For example, lack of closets, outdated wiring or plumbing, even an architecturally ‘out of place’ style within a neighbourhood can all be examples of functional obsolescence.
I hear it all the time from buyers — the kitchen is nice and the cupboards are in good shape but they are just so dated looking. Oh is that all?
Some things almost universally deter potential buyers when they’re house-hunting. Here’s one for the list: A home that just feels dark.
Even in the best of circumstances, selling a home can be very stressful. Factor in a divorce and the process can be all but unbearable.
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