If you are single and looking for the ideal place to call home, a studio apartment might be the perfect option for you. Also known as bachelor apartments or less commonly, efficiency apartments, these little units provide everything you need in a living area. Here is an overview of what a studio apartment is and […]
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Micro Condos: Is Tiny Space Living For You?
If the tiny house craze has piqued your interest, but you don’t want to leave the city, you might be intrigued by the micro-condo concept. With more and more Canadians facing housing challenges both for reluctant renters and hopeful buyers, finding innovative housing solutions has a lot more people thinking inside the box. Shoebox housing, […]
Lowball Offers and What You Should Know
There are many scenarios where a lowball offer on a home can be a great buying strategy. You might find yourself in a buyer’s market, or face-to-face with a fixer-upper in need of some serious TLC, or dealing with a very motivated seller – all potential opportunities to get a home for less than asking […]
3 Strategies For The Move Up Buyer
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 equity to work with, making this next move feel less like a compromise […]
Bidding Wars 101
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 hopeful homebuyer outbids your offer, doesn’t necessarily mean you should volley back. […]
