Buying Tips

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Questions to ask before you buy a home

Buying & Selling, Popular Q&A, Buying Tips

After much speculation and trepidation about the new mortgage qualification rules that took effect in 2018, it appears that plenty of prospective homebuyers still intend to buy a home this year. We took to Facebook to ask our followers if they still plan... Read More

3 Strategies For The Move-Up Buyer

Buying & Selling, Popular Q&A, Buying Tips

Moving up to your "forever home" is exciting. When you bought your first place, chances are you were young, strapped for cash and prepared - if not warned - to make some concessions. The move-up buyer typically has some savings and home... Read More

How much will it cost to buy a home?

Buying & Selling, Popular Q&A, Buying Tips, First Time Buyers

Buying a home is a big investment – likely the largest one you will ever make.

Buying a recreational property? Read this before you dive in

Buying & Selling, Buying Tips

Enjoying access to a recreational property is quite possibly the ultimate Canadian dream. According to a recent survey conducted by Leger on behalf of RE/MAX, one-quarter of Canadians would consider purchasing a cottage or cabin in the future. If you're among them,... Read More

Bidding war 101 (and why high bids might be a losing strategy)

Buying & Selling, Buying Tips, First Time Buyers

It's easy to get caught up in a bidding war, especially when you find your dream home. While sellers can only hope that they'll list and a bidding war ensues, homebuyers should tread carefully when this situation arises. Remember that just because one... Read More

Open house etiquette

Buying & Selling, Buying Tips

House hunting is an exciting experience. Open house-ing has become a hobby for avid real estate watchers and nosey neighbours. To the serious buyers out there, an open house represents a potential investment and a place to plant roots. But before you... Read More

This is where you should buy real estate in Canada

Buying & Selling, Buying Tips, News

"Location, location, location" is the mantra of smart homebuyers and successful real estate investors alike, and with good reason. Location is the one thing you can't change about your home, and it affects virtually every other aspect of your life.... Read More

Smart ways to spend your income tax refund

Buying & Selling, Buying Tips, Resource Guides and How-To’s, First Time Buyers

You've filed your taxes (or you're planning to very soon) and you're expecting an income tax refund. To some, this perceived windfall is a sign to go on a spending binge. According to Canada Revenue Agency, the average income tax... Read More

Renovate vs Buy a Newer Home

Buying Tips, Home Improvement, Maintenance & Repair

Deciding whether to buy a newer home or stay put and invest in renovations is one of the hardest choices to make. There are a number of questions to ask yourself that will help make the choice a little clearer.... Read More

Common Concerns of Luxury Home Buyers and Sellers

Buying Tips, Selling Tips

Every day, RE/MAX Sales Associates across Canada work with homebuyers who are searching for their luxury dream home, and sellers who are seek to transition into the next chapter of their lives. We reached our to our RE/MAX Influencers — a... Read More