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🏠 Are you buying a home for the first time? You aren’t sure about what to start with?

These simple yet useful tips are for you 💁‍♀️

Let’s start!

🔸 First of all, get a pre-approval letter from the bank or the mortgage lender

Securing prior approval is essential for two reasons. First, it helps you to better understand how much you can afford and to properly set the budget for your home hunt. Second, the letter tells the sellers that you are a committed buyer with evidence of what a mortgage lender is willing to allocate to you.

🔸 Find a neighborhood that meets exactly your needs

It’s very common for homebuyers to hunt down trendy neighborhoods in different cities, and despite the fact that it’s completely okay, it’s important to remember that buying a home is a long-term investment. Trends can change rapidly, and what may be the hottest neighborhood today will no longer suit your lifestyle in a few years.

🔸 Stay informed on the market and trends

Information is your best friends when you buy your home (after your real estate agent, in our case – me 💁‍♀️). Staying up to date on the new listings and price changes will make your property-search process more effective and productive.

Hope these simple tips will be of some use to you! And of course, as your committed real estate agent, I’m always there to help you buy a new home, which will become your safe realm for a long-long time 😊

Are you a newcomer to Canada and want to find a home for rent in Ontario ? 💁‍♀️ These tips are exactly for you:

🤝 Understand the Landlord-Tenant laws in your area

Researching the Landlord-Tenant laws is important to make sure you, as the tenant, understand your rights and responsibilities.

🔍 Carefully inspect the property

Check every inch of the property. Inspect water system, air conditioning unit, door and window locks, plumbing (make sure to flush the toilets), etc. Be sure to ask the realtor (Me 💁‍♀️) about the upkeep of the property, and when it was last maintained.

🗓 Pay your rent on time

You’ll need to pay your rent on time after you move into your new house. Rent can be paid with cash payments, checks or electronically – you can decide how it’s more convenient for you. However try not to be late ever, or if there is an emergency – notify your landlord in advance.

🏞 Choose an area most convenient for you

Take into consideration all the important factors when choosing your home. If you’re moving in with school-age children – make sure that there is a good school in the neighborhood, if you are a fan of active lifestyle – you should look for a home in a more dynamic environment – e.g. the downtown.

🙋‍♀️ Try to make friends with the neighbors

Don’t think that there is no need to connect with the neighbors as you are a temporary inhabitant in there. Good neighbors may later become good friends, as well as may help you when there is a need for that. Not knowing anyone in the area is definitely not the best option.

In a word, take your rented apartment as if it were your permanent home. Take care of it, maintain good relations with your realtor and the neighbors, let us know if you have any concerns – and I guarantee that you’ll have the best experience being a tenant! 😊

First Time Home Buyers

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