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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 For example, lack of closets, outdated wiring or plumbing, [...]
There are a few things I see in the private-sale real estate market, time and time again. Sadly, one of them is that a lot of buyers are over-paying for property purchased via For Sale by Owner (FSBO.)
I had someone ask me recently if being located in close proximity to high voltage power lines could negatively affect home value. The short answer is: yes.
Many people have a natural sense of pride of ownership when it comes to homes. That’s a great characteristic that will serve you well as a home owner, renovator and investor. But that being [...]
Recently, I went to a real estate training seminar that focused on emerging technologies and their impact on the real estate profession. The room was full and quite a few people seemed to be [...]
A critical part of successful house flipping lies in the timeliness and quality of renovations. There is so much to be said on this subject, but here are three key things to keep in mind [...]