Buying Tips

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

Tips to Keep in Mind When Buying Your First Home

Buying & Selling, Buying Tips, First Time Buyers

Deciding to take the plunge and get into the housing market is an exciting (and terrifying) time. From open houses to home insurance, these tips will help you get prepped for your first home. Tomorrow Never Dies The majority of... Read More

Buy First or Sell First?

Buying & Selling, Buying Tips, Selling Tips

If you are a homeowner and you decide to enter the market, you’re faced with a difficult question: Especially if you’ve never sold your home before. Do you buy your next home before selling? Or do you sell your current... Read More

How the new mortgage rules might affect you

Buying & Selling, Buying Tips, Selling Tips, Market Trends, News

Canada posted year-over-year residential price gains in 2017 across most regions. Now in 2018, many housing markets could see reduced purchasing power resulting from the new OFSI mortgage rules that took effect on January 1. What the what??? If you’re among... Read More