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Real Estate 101

Get better informed about the home buying and selling process! The Real Estate 101 section will empower you with useful information such as how to avoid getting into a bidding war, how to save for a downpayment, which renovations will add the most home value to your home, and much more. The articles are based on your FAQ’s, so please send us your questions and let us know what you’d like to know.

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Apr
2019

Why Some Young People Are Buying a Cottage Before Buying a House

One year after getting married, Robbie and Ania McCallum, both 29, bought the...

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By Stefani Forster
15
Apr
2019

What to Look for in Your “Forever” Home

Finding the perfect “forever” home can take, well, forever. Not only will it ...

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By Jules Torti
9
Apr
2019

Beyond Four Walls and a Roof: Investing in Your Community

When you’re ready to find a new home, where do you go … besides REALTOR.ca (o...

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By REALTOR.ca Team
8
Apr
2019

Is Mortgage Life Insurance Worth It?

If you’re a homeowner, chances are you were offered mortgage life insurance f...

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By Mario Toneguzzi
1
Apr
2019

Should You Buy a House or a Condo? What to Consider

The question of whether to buy a condo or a house may be obvious to some, but...

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By Stefani Forster
25
Mar
2019

9 Things to Never Leave Out During an Open House

Everyone knows not to leave cash on the kitchen counter or jewelry sitting on...

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By Wendy Helfenbaum
21
Mar
2019

Can This Real Estate Investor Make it Big with ‘Tiny’ Housing?

House flipper Ryan Carr saw a lot of potential in the modest, two-bedroom Osh...

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By Joseph Czikk
11
Mar
2019

The Unmarried Couple’s Guide to Buying a House Together

So you’ve decided to purchase your first home with your significant other. Bu...

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By Jen Buchan
4
Mar
2019

The Importance of Using A REALTOR® When Buying Pre-Construction

Home buyers might assume there’s no need to work with a REALTOR® when purchas...

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By Wendy Helfenbaum
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Feb
2019

Getting a Mortgage in the Gig Economy

The idea of quitting your 9-to-5 and working from home, a beach or on the opp...

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