Buying A Home

A little real estate humor...

So this funny is a little late, but as many of us in colder climates await the warmer weather to kick off the spring real estate market we put a lot of stock in the prediction of our local groundhogs to tell us when that will be or maybe not.  So here is a little funny I created.  You need to click to page 2 to get the punch line:

Should I Buy Or Should I Rent?

Should I Buy Or Should I Rent?

Are you contemplating whether you should buy or rent?  This article touches on the main points someone considers before they decide to buy or rent.  Then try the "buy vs rent" calculator.  Are you spending more money paying rent over five years or more money paying a mortgage?  Then consider how much equity you've accumulated.

Should I Buy Or Sell A House In Winter? The Groundhog Said..

As the nation watches to see whether the local groundhog will predict 6 more weeks of winter, you may be considering whether to buy or sell a home.  Although the groundhog's predictions may be superstition, there is some merit as to whether to buy or sell in the winter months.  Check out this article to find out why.

What Colors Should I Decorate With?.. How About Colors That Inspire You?

What Colors Should I Decorate With?..  How About Colors That Inspire You?

Have you ever noticed whenever you purchase a new home or you move, comes a renewed attitude towards life?  This may be the article for you.  Studies show decorating with certain color combinations can help energize you and make your dreams a reality. This article discusses what color says about you as a person and what colors to include in your life to enhance the "new" you.  Take the quiz and discover what energizes your personality.

Can Canadians Still Afford To Own A Home?

Can Canadians Still Afford To Own A Home?

With the changing real estate market and the Federal government's pending changing mortgage criteria, many are left wondering whether they will still be able to afford to buy a home.  The answer for many is still yes but what you can afford today may not be the same as what you could afford yesterday.  Guest blogger and talented Independent Mortgage Professional Colleen Saunders provides some food for thought as to whether these changes were truly warranted.