This real estate term has become very common with homeowners, and is something buyers are looking for more often. The simple idea of a nicely landscaped lawn and a well-maintained exterior can make a real impact. But why is this important if you’re selling your home? The vast majority of buyers who are actively looking… Continue reading The Value of Curb Appeal
Searching….
Last week, I blogged about what real estate lawyers do. I mentioned four main components of what I do for my clients: searching title; communicating with lenders and the other lawyer; preparing documents; and registering/discharging mortgages and transfers. Today I’m going to focus on one of those points: title searches. When you purchase a new… Continue reading Searching….
What IS a Mortgage Broker?
Most people are probably familiar with the term mortgage broker, but many Canadians aren’t really all that sure what a mortgage broker actually does, how much they cost, and how much money you can actually save you on your mortgage. The Mortgage Monday column will hopefully address those questions (and more) over the next couple of months, but… Continue reading What IS a Mortgage Broker?
How a Home is Evaluated
Welcome to the first entry of the Property Posts section of BarrieRealEstateTalk.ca! In this section I will endeavour to simplify some of the complexities of buying or selling a home. Not unlike the role of a Lawyer, or Mortgage Agent , real estate professionals are often asked the same questions on a daily basis and… Continue reading How a Home is Evaluated
What exactly does a real estate lawyer do?
You speak with some realtors and find one you like. You interview some mortgage brokers and find one you like. You look at many homes, find one you love, make an offer, do your inspection, drop the paperwork off at the lawyer’s – and then wait for the lawyer to call the week before you… Continue reading What exactly does a real estate lawyer do?