Home Buyer's Guides

Before You Start Your Home Search

What Can You Reasonably Afford to Buy? Consider Your Present & Future Lifestyle Your Home Buying Team of Professionals The Canadian Mortgage & Housing Corporation How To Make The Most of Your Move Up Reasons To Invest in Real Estate
Consider Your Needs vs. Your Wants Location Is Important First Time Home Buyers & RRSPs 9 Top Relocation Mistakes to Avoid The Benefits of Buyer Agency

Mortgages & Financing Your Home

Mortgage Overview: What Is A Mortgage? Will You Qualify for a Mortgage? Shave Years Off Your Mortgage A Preapproved Mortgage Makes Buying a Home Easier Six Mortgage Terms to Understand Speaking the Language of Mortgages
Choosing the Mortgage That's Right For You Make The Most of Your Mortgage Additional Costs of Buying a Home What Happens if You Can't Make Mortgage Payments? Second Mortgages & Private Lenders

Viewing Homes & Buying Homes

Avoid Common Home Buying Errors What Is Fair Market Value? Understanding The Offer Understanding Agreement of Purchase & Sale About Title Insurance Importance of a Home Inspection New Home Problems and Warranties Buying Homes: Preventing Unpleasant Surprises
Plan Before Your Start Shopping Don't Pay Too Much For Your Next Home Behind the Scenes of Closing Day About Buyer Conditions Safegaurds for Contingent Buyers Home Inspection Realistic Expectations Making an Offer to Purchase

Home Seller's Guides

THINKING OF SELLING YOUR HOME?

When is the Best Time to Sell Your Home? Sell Your Home for Top Dollar How To Make The Most of Your Move Up Common Relocation Mistakes and How To Avoid Them
Understand the Costs of Selling Your Home For Sale By owner Home Selling Tips Selling a Home During a Divorce Gather & Prepare Your Documents

Hiring a Real Estate Agent

A Real Estate Agent is Your Most Valuable Resource 26 Questions to Ask Your Agent Before You Sell Real Estate Agents Protect Your Equity
Real Estate Professionals Save You Money Benefits of Having a Tech-Savvy Agent

Pricing Your Home

The Importance of Setting the Right Price Understanding Current Market Conditions
How to Determine Fair Market Value How To Determine Your Home's Worth

Showing & Marketing Your Home

Easing Home Seller Stress Low Cost Ways to Improve Your Home's Interior Repairs to Make Before You Sell Your Home Tips for Showing Your Home
The Importance of Curb Appeal How To Pass Your Home Inspection Enchant All Five Sense When Showing Your Home

Screening Offers & Closing the Deal

Understanding The Offer Five Reasons Your Home Might Not Be Selling Seller's Perspective: Offers and Conditions
Legal Representation & Real Estate Lawyers What's Next? After You Sell Your Home

Legal Information

A Lawyer's Role in Real Estate Purchase Importance of Updating Your Will Liability in Your Home
Rights of Unmarried Homeowners Freehold Land Laws Fire Code Standards

Moving Tips

Save Money On Your Next Move
Make Moving Manageable

Basement Suites

Apartment Suites in Houses
Is Your Basement Apartment Legal?

Condos

Extra Costs in Buying a Condo Condos and Common Elements Co-op Versus Condo Ownership
Condo Living: Dealing with Noisy Neighbors Condo Record Provisions

Owning a Home: Maintenance & Safety

Trimming Trees that Cross Property Lines Carbon Monoxide: The Silent Killer Are EMF Cause for Concern? How to Determine the Age of your Home Life Cycles of Common Home Components Knob and Tube Wiring Preventing Carbon Monoxide Buildup Home Winter Tune Up Fireplaces can Cool your Home Vermiculite Insulation and Asbestos
Neighbors and Easement Rights Water in the Basement: How To Managing Humidity in Homes Preventing Heating System Breakdowns Keeping you Home Cool Making your Home More Energy Efficient Solving Wet Basement Problems Energy Saving Tips for your Home Backyard Pool Tips

Renovations & Home Improvements

Bathroom Makeovers Home Decorating Hints Renovating your Basement Kitchen Renovation: Where to Start What's New in Roofing Materials Tips for Buying a New Furnace
Create More Closet Space Tuneup your Home Tips for Noise-Proofing your Home Use Paint to Enhance your Home Windows: Repair or Replace Improve your Heating System