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Three Key Points to Remember When Investing in a Cottage or Waterfront Getaway

September 22, 2016 by Rilian Ball

If you're looking to invest in a cottage or waterfront getaway, there are three key things to keep in mind throughout your search. How's The House? Even if the lake is the highlight of a property you're considering, it is important to make sure that the home is equally as great as the beautiful body of water it borders. How's its orientation? Is it built on the ideal angle to take full advantage of the sun? Does the deck or large windows face another house directly? The orientation is an … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Home Buyer Tips Tagged With: Buying A Home, Home Buyer Tips, Investment Properties

Feeling the Squeeze of Rising Rents? Here Are 3 Reasons You Should Consider Buying a Starter Home

September 21, 2016 by Rilian Ball

With real estate becoming more affordable, new homes being sold in a range of prices and the cost of rent going up, there has never been a better time to consider buying a starter home. Put That Rent Money Into Your Own Property People who live in areas that have become trendy know the pain of rising rent rates. At what point is the amount of money being spent on rent more advantageous to put into a new home? Starter homes are not the crazy investment they used to be. With the increase in condo … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Home Buyer Tips Tagged With: Buying A Home, Home Buyer Tips, Real Estate Tips

Buying for Retirement: 3 Reasons Why You’ll Want to Buy Your Retirement Home Before You Retire

September 7, 2016 by Rilian Ball

Many people dream of buying their ideal retirement home after their career has come to a conclusion - with all that extra free time it seems like it'd be the most logical time to shop around. However, many real estate professionals strongly recommend that their clients find a retirement property before they're off the payroll. While it may seem like a big time commitment to find a new home while you're still busy with your work there are several significant financial benefits to purchasing your … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Home Buyer Tips Tagged With: Buying A Home, Home Buyer Tips, Real Estate Tips

Homeowner Association Rules: How They May Affect Your Buying Decision

August 31, 2016 by Rilian Ball

Beyond the mortgage, maintenance and property taxes of a new home, you may not be aware that many newer communities require you to be part of the Homeowner Association (HOA). If you're wondering about what the HOA entails and how this can impact the home and community you live in, here are some facts that may be important to know before you buy. What Is A HOA? If you happen to have a Homeowner Association present in your new community, it's important to know that this body works to enforce the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Home Buyer Tips Tagged With: Buying A Home, Home Buyer Tips, Homeowner Associations

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