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Can Kitchen Appliances Increase the Value of Your Home?

Thursday, October 17th, 2019

Next to a major kitchen renovation, replacing appliances is the most expensive way to upgrade the space. So, if you’re purchasing a new refrigerator, stove or dishwasher in order to make your home more attractive to buyers, you want to make wise purchasing decisions.
 

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Homebuyers Road Map – Helping You the Homebuyer

Wednesday, January 30th, 2013

The Homebuyers’ Road Map is a public information toolkit to help homebuyers make informed decisions and planning when choosing a home. This project is a collaboration between The Canadian Real Estate Association and the Financial Consumer Agency of Canada.

Homebuyers Road Map

Homebuyers Road Map

REALTORS® are experienced in everything you need to know and do when buying a home.

Get Your Free Copy below:

• Navigate the home buying process and paperwork from start to finish, ensuring everything flows smoothly without any surprises.
• Find the right home, in the neighbourhood you want, at a price you can afford.
• Compare your property with similar properties that have sold over the past year.
• Get a feel for the neighbourhood including schools, parks and other amenities.
• Find out if you are eligible for government home ownership incentive programs.
• Assess mortgage products and different types of lenders to see what fits your needs.
• Negotiate purchase price and contract terms, such as date of possession, required repairs, included furnishings or equipment.
• Direct you through complex contracts.
• Find qualified industry professionals, such as real estate lawyers, home appraisers and home inspectors.
• Plan for closing costs and other related expenses.

The Canadian Real Estate Market – Predicitions 2013 – Kitty Bits

Tuesday, January 29th, 2013

So all the numbers are in and we have some excellent indications of what will be happening in the Real Estate Market across Canada. The picture below shows some of the more important numbers and as you will find out in later posts, the numbers in Alberta come in just the same as we are seeing across Canada.  I absolutley love that there is an almost neutral belief in rising housing values.  As you will find out in later posts, Alberta is leading the way with a higher percentage.

Kitty Bits and the Canadian Real Estate Market 2013

Predictions for the Real Estate Market in Canada 2013

So in our chart you saw:

  • the Predicted price increase in housing values,
  • Who are the most serious planners and buyers across canada, what is their demographic
  • What percentage of real estate buyers can afford a 20% down payment or more,
  • How much of Canada in percentage believes housing values are going to rise and
  • What is the intended spending average for real estate and Canadians this year.

I hope you’ve enjoyed this post of Kitty Bits and hope to see you back again real soon, now that would be the Cats Meow.