Source for this article: https://www.ratesupermarket.ca It’s one of the most debated questions in real estate. But the truth is, in real estate, the “better buy” is always whichever option is best for your lifestyle and your budget. Determining what that option maybe seems like a daunting task, but you can easily decide on what’s right for you by reflecting and asking yourself two simple...
1. No Major Purchase of Any Kind Review the article titled, “Don’t Buy a Car,” and apply it to any major purchase that would create debt of any kind. This includes furniture, appliances, electronic equipment, jewelry, vacations, expensive weddings……and automobiles, of course. 2. Don’t Move Money Around When a lender reviews your loan package for approval, one of the things they are...
Step – 1 Make the Decision to Buy. It seems obvious, but it’s good to note that the first step to buying a house is making the decision to buy. Consider the reasons you want a new house and write them down. Determine how long you want to live in the new house – does buying still make good financial sense? Can you afford a house that will meet your list of requirements? A good rule of thumb is your...
1.Landscaping Landscaping is nice, but not in everyone’s budget. At a minimum, lawns should be freshly mowed, leaves raked, or snow shoveled. Consider a hanging or potted plant for the entrance. Sweep the porch, deck, and all walkways and ensure garbage and recycling are tucked neatly away from the front of the house. Scrub your front door, porch, outside railings, and steps. This is cheaper than...
1. Make an Impression Prospective buyers make up their minds about your house even before they get out of the car. To ensure they have the right idea, clean up your yard, rake the leaves, shovel the snow, and sweep driveways and porches. Get out the rags and cleanser and spend 30 minutes scouring your front door, porch, railings and steps. Then tuck away all your recycling cans and bins at the back of...