May 2023

The Rule of Three No's: Understanding its Significance for Home Sellers

Posted on May 23, 2023

As a home seller, it's important to be aware of various factors that can impact the success of your sale. One such factor is what i like to call the "Rule of Three No's," which suggests that if a potential buyer says "no" to a property three times during a viewing, the likelihood of them making an offer diminishes significantly.

The Rule of Three N...

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Closing Costs

Posted on May 11, 2023

Don't Forget Closing Costs When Buying a Home

 

It is a must to keep in mind closing costs in addition to your down payment.  These various charges can add up and, for the most part, they are all legally required payments in buying a property. These payments include:



1. Legal fees
Since a lawyer or notary public is an essential part of your home-buying...

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Home buying cost savings programs

Posted on May 11, 2023

1. Home Buyers’ Plan: RRSP for down payments 
Canada Revenue Agency’s Home Buyers' Plan lets qualifying home buyers use up to $35,000 of their RRSPs to buy a home. Couples can use up to $70,000. The home must be the principal residence, the home buyers must not have owned a home within the past five years and the loan must be repaid within 15 years...

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