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Are you Financially Ready to Buy a Home?
You’ve scrolled through hundreds of home listings and feel ready to buy a home. But wait! Have you done your homework to figure out what...
realtorjody
May 129 min read
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Should I Buy or Rent a Home? Looking at the Options
For many Canadians, renting is a stepping stone to homeownership but not everyone who rents is looking to take that step. Some people are...
realtorjody
May 124 min read
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Federal government announces landmark adjustments to mortgage rules for first-time buyers in Canada
30-year mortgage amortization period extended for all first-time homebuyers and all new construction purchasers, plus a $500,000 increase...
realtorjody
May 13 min read
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Fixed or variable rate? Here’s how to prepare for your mortgage renewal
More than half of Canadian mortgages will renew before the end of 2026, and with the Bank of Canada lowering its key interest rate from...
realtorjody
May 13 min read
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1 in 10 homeowners with a mortgage renewing this year are exploring downsizing, relocating and rental income options
More than a million Canadian mortgages will come up for renewal this year. Though interest rates have been on the decline for the last...
realtorjody
May 13 min read
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10 Essential Tips for Selling Your Home in a Buyer's Market
Selling your home can feel daunting, especially when buyers hold the upper hand. In a buyer’s market, where inventory is high and options...
realtorjody
Feb 134 min read
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Additional Considerations For First-Time Home Buyers
If you’re a first-time home buyer, there are some additional things you may need to prepare. For instance, some first-time buyers aren’t...
realtorjody
Jan 162 min read
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What To Do Before You Buy?
If you decide you’re ready to buy, there are a few simple things you can do to make the home buying process as seamless as possible, and...
realtorjody
Jan 162 min read
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Are You Ready To Become a Homeowner?
Are you ready to become a homeowner? While individual circumstances vary, there are a few rules of thumb that can help you decide if this...
realtorjody
Jan 162 min read
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Hidden Gems: Benefits of Buying in a Less Popular Location
We all know that in real estate, nothing is supposed to be more important than location. But as our March Madness home buyers’ survey...
realtorjody
Jun 28, 20244 min read
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REALTORS® Reveal The Interesting Things That Make or Break A Sale
While there may never be a perfect home, there’s a home that’s perfect for you. We all have an idea of what our dream home might...
realtorjody
Jun 28, 20246 min read
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Everything You Need To Know To Get Your Home Ready To Sell
So, you’ve decided to sell. It’s big stuff! With big decisions that need to be made, it can be exciting, even if a bit overwhelming....
realtorjody
May 17, 20244 min read
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Real Estate Terminology 101
Buying a home is an exciting time, but it can also be stressful and even confusing. With all of the legal documentation, bank information...
realtorjody
Jan 23, 20243 min read
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Should you buy or sell your home first? Here’s how to decide
If you’re a homeowner who’s thinking about moving, then you’ve probably pondered the age-old question — should I sell my home before I...
realtorjody
Sep 1, 20233 min read
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Canadians are combining their buying power to combat unaffordability
High property prices, elevated interest rates and the rising cost of living has prompted many Canadians to rethink their lifestyle and...
realtorjody
Sep 1, 20233 min read
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Saving for your first home? Here’s what you need to know about Canada’s First Home Savings Account
When it comes to putting money away to buy their first home, the federal government’s ‘tax-free in, tax-free out’ First Home Savings...
realtorjody
Aug 14, 20233 min read
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6 tips for a seamless moving day
Moving into a new home should be an exciting time, but without proper planning and organization, the whole experience can quickly turn...
realtorjody
Aug 10, 20233 min read
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How to convert your property into a multi-generational home
From graduates moving back home after finishing post-secondary school, to elderly parents living with their adult children, more...
realtorjody
Aug 10, 20233 min read
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Fear of missing out on buying a home due to insufficient down payment?
As home prices and interest rates continue to rise, whilst inventory remains extremely tight, Canada’s first-time buyers are feeling...
realtorjody
Aug 10, 20232 min read
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Sold your home? Don’t forget these 4 important steps before you leave
After staging your property, hosting showings and entertaining offers, selling your home feels like a huge accomplishment. Even after...
realtorjody
Aug 10, 20233 min read
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