Condo Pro: Place your Trust in a Reputable Builder
By Barbara LawlorA happy new condominium purchaser is an educated one – someone who does the necessary homework and legwork to ensure the most value and best choice. With a home being one of the biggest decisions most people will make during their
Looking Back at a Pretty Good Year
This industry is vital — let’s face it, ours is not a manufacturing-based economy, nor an information-based economy. Right now, ours is a real estate-based economy.While the pundits continued this year to predict the imminent decline of the market, I’ve
Condo Pro: Choosing the Right Style
By Barbara LawlorHave you ever thought of shopping for a condominium the way you shop for fashion? Among the many considerations you should take into account before signing on the bottom line, style is an important one. You should feel comfortable, at
The Wisdom of Buying New
By Gary BenskyReal estate choices across the GTA are amazingly diverse. You can select from high-rise and mid-rise condominiums, townhomes, semi-detached and single detached homes. There are lofts, penthouses, bungalows, two-storey estate homes, studios,
Your First Condominium Suite
By Barbara LawlorWe read a lot in the media recently about first-time home buyers and how important it is to get as much information as possible when making this all-important lifestyle step. There is much to learn about becoming a homeowner, and many of
Buying Your First Home - Part Three
By Sarah O`ConnorSigned, Sealed, Delivered:Making your dream of homeownership a realityOnce you've worn out your calculator and found the new home that is perfect for you, it's time to make an offer. Your new home builder's sales representative will
Mortgage Terms You Should Know Before Buying a New Home
New to the whole mortgage thing? It can be scary. This list of terms should help you along the way!ABSTRACT OF TITLE:Registry System: A condensed history of the title to a parcel of land. The abstract consists of a synopsis of every recorded instrument
Condo Buying: Brush Up on the Basics
Information provided by Kathleen Waters of TitlePLUSNo matter if you're a seasoned homebuyer or a first-timer, you need to know about the many unique aspects of purchasing a condominium before you buy one. A good first step is to familiarize yourself
Enjoy the Best of Both Worlds in a Condo
By Barbara LawlorUsually if people say they’re looking for a new home, it is assumed they mean a house or townhouse in a low-rise community. In fact, today’s condominiums are more like “homes” than ever before. I remember when I started in the industry
Closing Costs: What You Need to Know
One often misunderstood concern when buying a new home involves closing costs. While incredibly important, your closing costs are something that can be easily understood and managed. Those who neglect to consider their closing costs however are bound for
