Buying Guides

Mistakes to Avoid When Trading Up to a Larger Home Unlike the experience of buying a first home, when you're looking to move-up, and already own a home, there are certain factors that can complicate the situation. It's very important for you to cons ... more

6 Things You Must Know About Mortgages Before You Buy. Mortgage regulations have changed significantly over the last few years, making your options wider than ever. Subtle changes in the way you approach mortgage shopping, and even small differences ... more

8 Simple Secrets to Avoid Costly Mistakes Buying Your Dream Home. So you’ve finally decided to buy your next home. Problem is that while you were making up your mind, other fence sitters jumped into the home market too. Now you may be facing s ... more

9 Buyer Traps and How to Avoid Them. No matter which way you look at it buying a home is a major investment. For many homebuyers however, it can be an even more expensive process than it needs to be because many fall prey to at least a few of the ma ... more

How Much Should I Expect to Pay on Closing Costs? Whether you're looking to buy your first home, or trading up to a larger one, there are many costs – on top of the purchase price – that you must figure into your calculation of affordabi ... more

Stop Paying Rent – A guide to becoming a homeowner rather than a home-renter. From basement suites to full houses, renting is a huge business in this country. If you currently rent, you know that paying out those hundreds of dollars every mont ... more

Saving Money – A guide to saving thousands of dollars when buying a home. Buying a home is one of the most expensive purchases you'll ever make, and by following some simple guidelines you can stand to save thousands of dollars. If you're like ... more

What is a Buyer’s Agent? Think of me as your own personal shopper & negotiator for real estate, who can take you to virtually every "store" in the area to find you just the right place — and when you find it, I negotiate hard on your beh ... more