[two] 1. Radon Buyers need to test the levels of radon when purchasing an older home, because many “older homes were not built to prevent randon from entering it”. Radon is a “cancer causing radioactive gas that we cannot see, taste, or smell,” which is why it is necessary to test for it during the inspection. [/two] [two] [/two]
5 tips on How to Be a Landlord
5 tips to become a successful residential landlord Building up your networth? Growing your investment portfolio? Want to be a landlord? Being a successful residential landlord in Ontario is not easy. Here are 5 important tips to remember: 1. Qualify your tenants! Get to know who is going to live in your investment. Do you want just about anyone …
Interviewing a real estate representative
Of all the houses that come onto the MLS, how many do you think actually sell? There have been 15, 997 active listings in 2015, and only 7, 998 of them have sold, which means that only 49.9% of the listings in 2015 have sold. This means that some agents are more capable then others in selling homes. Given that there …
What to look for during a first showing
1. “Size:” One of the most important things to look out for during a first showing is the size of the home, and figuring out whether the size is suitable to the buyer’s needs. Buyers should find out “how many square feet the house is, how many bedrooms it has, and if the bedrooms are in fact the desired size”. …
Attributes of successful sellers
Home renovations increase a home’s value and the likelihood of its sale. But, there are also several attributes that successful sellers possess, which greatly help sell their homes. Having the mindset to sell Successful sellers don’t “list their homes to test the waters”. They don’t list to see how much they could get for the house, they are serious and …
How to increase the value of your home?
Sellers want to sell their homes at the best possible prices, but they often don’t know where they should be investing their money to increase the value of their homes. Here are the five ways which immensely help homeowners to do so. 1. “Sprucing up the kitchen”: It is important to have the kitchen in a good shape before selling …
What’s the difference between Power of Sale and Foreclosure?
I often get asked about Foreclosure properties (Power of Sales). After 2008 and the housing crash south of the border, many people think that they can get a deal on properties in foreclosure. Although this may be true in the states, this is not necessarily the case in Canada. If you are considering buying a power of sale home, please …
New Homes Vs. Resale Homes
New vs Resale Should I buy new construction or a resale home currently on the market? This is an age-old debate as there are pros and cons to both options. There is no right or wrong answer, the choice is for you to make depending on what is important to you. Hopefully this can shed some light and help you determine …