Check Home Buyer’s Plan If you’re looking to buy a property such as a house or condo, you must cover the following requirements: Properties that are $500,000 and less: Minimum 5% down payment. Properties that are between $500,000 and $999,999: Minimum 5% down payment on the first $500,000 and 10% on the rest. Properties that are $1,000,000 and more: Minimum 20% down payment. Properties with...

Most people tend to sell their houses during the warmer seasons, but there's great potential in the fall! Selling your house during the fall months has many advantages. Let's go over them.     More Serious Buyers Since most people tend to sell their homes during the summer and spring months, buyers have plenty of options to choose from. This causes buyers to hold off on placing offers until...

The Griffintown has been a developing town for all those who made this neighbourhood their home. There is a recent development in this town with a new outline. The properties in Griffintown were thrilled by the qualified youngsters and different families making a vibrant and wonderful neighbourhood. Due to the industrial sector and amazing restaurants, people started moving here, and the population...

  The real estate market's profitability is arguably the worst-kept secret in the world. Property is constantly in demand; it's only natural, given that population growth and a culture of independence go hand in hand. However, there is one issue that is troubling the industry. Real estate transactions are notoriously slow. Do not be alarmed; however, they do not need to be drawn out any longer than...

When it comes to buying a new home, the entire experience can be incredibly stressful. This shouldn’t come as much of a surprise, of course – no one said home buying was simple! Luckily, though, there are ways you can take the stress out of home buying, making the entire process much easier and simpler overall. So, without further ado, let’s consider why home buying is a stressful process, and how...

Right now in Montreal, there are a lot of properties for sale. We are going to share our top tips for you on how to get the most out of the deal, whether you are the buyer or the seller.   - Choose an agent you feel comfortable with   Choosing a realtor can be hard as most realtors are good and have done the necessary real estate agents course and have the certification. We would suggest you...

It's no easy feat to purchase or sell a house, and it's one of the biggest investments. It is also important to find a real estate agent who has expertise in leading you through the procedure. There is no lack of real estate competing for the job through online advertisements, greeting cards, and bumper stickers. However, with so many experts, you can feel overwhelmed in choosing the right real estate...

Selling your home yourself may seem like a way to save paying a real estate agent’s standard commission. So, would acting as your own seller be worth these savings? These 8 reasons may have you reconsider.   Experienced brokers have generally been burned by people selling their own homes because these sellers did not pay the full agreed commission or they skipped on paying it at all. As the...

What determines a condo’s fees?   Condo fees are similar costs you would incur if you owned a home, but they’re shared by the entire condominium building.   The condo does all of the landscaping, and then all the owners pay a portion of the cost. It’s a small fraction of what you’d pay for a house. This covers the salaries of anybody employed by the condo.   The cost you pay per...

Save Money Go to your bank and open a savings account if you don't already have one. Then begin to put 10-15% of your paycheck on your account. Saving money enables you to begin a rainy-day fund, not because you have to clean your tapestries or don't have enough money to pay the bills that month but in case anything fails at home. Improve your Credit Score The lower your credit value, the higher the rate...