Your Real Estate agent will help you identify what you want in your new residence. A pool? A garage? An extra room? A particular building design? What about the neighborhood? Proximity to schools or work? Your Real Estate agent will compare your needs, wants and budget with what is available on the market and make recommendations that save you time and effort.
Take the time to put together a family budget. Figure out what you spend over a 6 month period by looking at your receipts and then establish a budget based on your figures. For most people its easy to think of the mortgage or rent payment, car payment, phone and electric, but the little items need to be considered such as lunch at work, dry cleaning, etc. Write down in a notepad every single dollar you spend in a months time. You'll probably be surprised, but also you will find ways to save.
Title insurance is growing in popularity in Canada. But what is it exactly? Should you get it? Do you need it? Whether title insurance is right for you is something you should discuss with your lawyer, as it depends on the circumstances of your transaction.
Looking at buying a foreclosure? The home is in foreclosure for a reason, the reason is a mortgage is outstanding on the property and the Banks or Mortgage Lenders are looking to recoup most of the money they lent on the home.
In a tight market contingencies might be a problem especially if you're going up against other buyers for the same property. If you need to sell your home first or need a special closing date, then you may be putting yourself at a disadvantage. A bridge load may be available from your lender to "bridge" the mortgage on your present home and also your new home for a short time until your present home sells. A home equity loan could possibly serve the same purpose.
Get pre-qualified, not simply pre-approved for a mortgage. Sellers are sometimes looking for the best terms for a contract and a pre-qualified buyer is attractive. Price is not always the only issue. Remember to shop around as there is a lot of flexibility in the interest rate that you are quoted.
Take the time to put together a family budget. Figure out what you spend over a 6 month period by looking at your receipts and then establish a budget based on your figures. For most people its easy to think of the mortgage or rent payment, car payment, phone and electric, but the little items need to be considered such as lunch at work, dry cleaning, etc. Write down in a notepad every single dollar you spend in a months time. You'll probably be surprised, but also you will find ways to save.
Title insurance is growing in popularity in Canada. But what is it exactly? Should you get it? Do you need it? Whether title insurance is right for you is something you should discuss with your lawyer, as it depends on the circumstances of your transaction.
Looking at buying a foreclosure? The home is in foreclosure for a reason, the reason is a mortgage is outstanding on the property and the Banks or Mortgage Lenders are looking to recoup most of the money they lent on the home.
In a tight market contingencies might be a problem especially if you're going up against other buyers for the same property. If you need to sell your home first or need a special closing date, then you may be putting yourself at a disadvantage. A bridge load may be available from your lender to "bridge" the mortgage on your present home and also your new home for a short time until your present home sells. A home equity loan could possibly serve the same purpose.
Get pre-qualified, not simply pre-approved for a mortgage. Sellers are sometimes looking for the best terms for a contract and a pre-qualified buyer is attractive. Price is not always the only issue. Remember to shop around as there is a lot of flexibility in the interest rate that you are quoted.
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