How To Increase The Value Of Your Home

If you are a homeowner who wants to sell your home, you probably have a lot of questions. Some of the most common questions are based on how to make ones house sell for more. This article gives several tips on increasing the value of your home and helping it to sell faster.

It is important to pick the right realtor. Both the real estate agency and the realtor can make a big difference in how your house sells. You should pick an agency that is close to your property this enables them to show it more often. It is also important to find an agent who is enthusiastic and optimistic.The realtor should take quality pictures that will be posted on the internet. Most people won’t even look at an announcement if it doe

Conventional wisdom says wait until the warmer months to put your house on the market. Here are a few reasons to rethink that idea.

Thousands of homeowners speak to their real estate agent this time of year to consider their sale options — typically for the spring. It takes a few months for the agent and seller to plan and prep to list the home, so starting now makes sense. There's a common misconception that the only time to buy a home is in the spring and summer, with plenty of homes on the market, you're bound to find the right house, but if you just can't wait, don't fret. Here's why you should reevaluate your idea of the home buying seasons.

Over the years, I’ve asked sellers if they would consider listing their home in January, right after the

Electromagnetic fields...it may sound like a bunch of mumbo-jumbo, but they are VERY real.

Opinions differ on the effects and limits of Electromagnetic fields all over the world. In fact, Electromagnetic fields (EMFs) can cause symptoms of illness in infants, children and adults, particularly those who already experience low immunity.

"In Israel, it is illegal to sell a house that has more than a 10 mG magnetic field"

If you are sensitive to EMF's, you may experience symptoms like:1

• Nervous system symptoms, like fatigue, stress and sleep disturbances
• Skin symptoms, like facial prickling, burning sensations and rashes
• Body symptoms, like pains and aches in your muscles
• Eye symptoms, such as burning sensations
• Foggy thinking

Listing your home is enough to make anyone want to run and hide. But if it’s time to sell, you’ll have to face your fears.

Selling a home is one of the most challenging activities we undertake in life. It’s a huge transaction with financial, emotional and practical implications. Not unlike meeting with your CPA or going to the dentist, the thought of putting your home on the market may be enough to make you run for the hills.

If this is true for you, rest assured — you’re not alone. Here are five big fears many sellers face, and ways to cope with them.

My home won’t sell

The home sitting on the market is the number one fear of most sellers. Particularly if they need the money to buy another house or move on, the fear of the home not

While some move to Canada to be with family members or for gainful employment, many others emigrate here to escape difficult situations in their home nations. Regardless of the motivation for moving, owning a piece of property is both a huge point of pride, and one of the most sought-after components of establishing a home in a new country.

But obtaining a mortgage in Canada for the first time can be a tricky undertaking without the right guidance and knowledge. There are several important points for new Canadians to take note of if they plan to purchase property in the near future.

You're considered a new arrival to Canada during your first five years in the nation, and you will be eligible to obtain a mortgage if you have your permanent

Downsizing can be stressful.

Moving to a new home is a big change in itself, but moving to a smaller space can be an even bigger adjustment.

Here are a few tips to help you navigate through the downsizing landmine.

Plan Ahead

Give yourself lots of time to prepare. You should start at least three months before your actual move, so you don’t feel anxious about running out of time.

If possible, get a floor-plan of your new space to help with planning.

Purge

We all have lots of stuff. It just magically accumulates over the years. Deciding what to keep and what to get rid of is often the biggest challenge.

Ask yourself: If everything you owned was lost in a fire, what would you replace? Take stock of the things that are actually

Popular misconceptions about real estate make many people hesitant to get into the home-buying or -selling game. And that’s a shame.

If you’re considering buying or selling a home, don’t let the following conventional wisdom stop you. There’s not as much truth to it as you think.

Misconception: You don’t need a real estate agent to buy a home now that all the information is online

Today it’s more important than ever to have a great local real estate agent on your team. And there’s no cost to you, so why not get an experienced pro on your side?

It’s no longer about agents having access to the proprietary data — it’s all out there. But since buying a home is such an infrequent transaction in your life, you need someone along on your journey who

Mortgage insurance a must for those with high-ratio loans

Hot markets and cold feet might keep some people out of the housing market, but a lack of upfront cash doesn't have to be an obstacle. While it's long been the convention in the industry to start with a 20% down payment, the availability of mortgage default insurance means ownership is still possible with as little as 5% down, as long as the buyer meets industry standards of income and creditworthiness.

"What mortgage insurance allows people to do is to get into the market with today's prices, with today's low interest rates, once they have determined that home ownership is right for them," says Mary Stergiadis, principal for Ontario business development at Canada Mortgage and Housing

These are some of the most frequently asked questions by home buyers – questions that people in the Kamloops area are searching for answers right now! I hope that the responses can give you the answers to your questions..

What are the advantages of buying a home?

Owning a home is a great way to build equity, take control of your living situation, and invest in your family and community. One study found that homeowners also report a higher quality of life. Check out the other findings about the social benefits of home ownership in this info graphic from Pinterest.

How much home can I afford?

A good place to start is to estimate your monthly payments will be around 25% of your gross monthly income. That is a safe number that most lenders feel

This is not real estate related at all but I don't think anybody minds.

It's a great cause and very rewarding. If you want to know more about the RCMP victim services volunteer program call the number on the poster or drop me a message.

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