If you're planning to buy or sell property in Ontario, engaging the services of a real estate lawyer is a smart move. However, finding the right lawyer can be a daunting task. To help you make a confident decision. I have compiled a list of key questions to ask an Ontario real estate lawyer. These questions are divided into three categories: questions about the lawyer's experience, inquiries about...
Buying a home is one of the biggest investments most people will make in their lifetime. To ensure that you're making a sound investment. It's important to have a home inspection before finalizing the purchase. Home inspections are designed to uncover any potential issues with the property that may impact its value or safety. What is a home inspection? A home inspection is a visual examination of...
When it comes to selling your home. One of the most important decisions you will make is the list price. The list price is the amount of money that you initially ask for your home. It plays a critical role in determining how quickly your home will sell and how much money you will ultimately make. Setting the right list price requires careful consideration of a variety of factors. Including the local...
https://jennydomingosrealestate.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/staging-video.mp4 Today most buyers start their home search on line, and we all know that first impressions are lasting impressions. Staging your property will ensure the home is showcased at it’s very best without personal preference and in a style that suits the house and the potential buyer. Stagers carry their own supply of...
THE PROVINCIAL GOVERNMENT HAS MOVED RECENTLY to introduce new legislation aimed at alleviating housing shortages in Ontario and stabilizing the cost of entry to our housing market. Bill 109, or the “More Homes for Everyone Act, 2022”, aims to ease financial pressures on homebuyers by acting to restrict the activities of real estate speculators, curbing predatory development practices, and working with...
Tips Before you List! Half-empty closets - Storage is something every buyer is looking for and can never have enough of. Take half the stuff out of your closets then neatly organize what’s left in there. Buyers will snoop, so be sure to keep all your closets and cabinets clean and tidy. Maximize the light in your home. After location, good light is the one thing that every buyer cites that...
Three home staging tips to get your home market ready! If it doesn’t add to the décor, remove it! When evaluating which items should stay or go, ask yourself the simple question “Does this item add anything to the overall décor of the space?” If the answer is “no”, then that means that the item is likely a functional item, and is not needed for the purpose of selling the home, so it should be...
Lee Quaile Broker of Record - Five weeks of promises and pledges are now behind us – with Canadians having just elected our 44th session of Parliament, we are once again left with a minority government in charge of determining the country’s direction for the next few years. The Liberals managed to eek out the largest proportionate number of seats once more, with the Conservatives firmly...
Here’s a look at the update from TD: “The Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions (OSFI) recently proposed a change to uninsured qualifying rate rules. Upon confirmation, effective June 1, 2021, OSFI will require uninsured mortgages, including TD Home Equity FlexLine borrowers, to qualify at the greater of: the OSFI-defined five-year minimum qualifying rate...
Keeping within the borders of Waterloo Region for this week’s community profile, we’ll be looking at Elmira, Ontario. Set only 20 minutes north of Uptown Waterloo (and an even shorter drive from the attractions of St. Jacob’s and the amenities of King and Northfield in Waterloo) is this cozy community of a little more than 12,000 people. Key to Elmira’s charm is its ideal balance...