Sunday, April 8, 2018 @ 12:00 AM
Posted By: Joseph Giovinazzo
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We know how important first impressions can be and the same goes for your home! Giving your guests a warm welcome and making them feel great when they arrive at your home leaves a lasting impression. Make sure it’s a good impression you leave with the help of these tips.
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Category: Home & Decor
Tags: first impression,homebuyers,guests
Sunday, April 8, 2018 @ 12:00 AM
Posted By: Joseph Giovinazzo
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Different styles of homes on Lake Ontario and in Hamilton Harbour give first-time homebuyers lots of options to choose from when looking for a new home. A couple of neighbourhoods on the cusp of the waterfront as well as a beachfront community are worth a peek this season, and are
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Category: Hamilton community
Tags: homebuyers,Hamilton,Hamilton neighbourhoods
Tuesday, June 6, 2017 @ 12:00 AM
Posted By: Joseph Giovinazzo
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It’s true that the home itself is generally what will seal the deal when house hunting, but the neighbourhood in which that home is located is also important. Here are some questions you can ponder before beginning your hunt for a new home: Is a rural or urban location right
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Category: Real Estate
Tags: moving,real estate,buyers,
Friday, April 8, 2016 @ 9:28 AM
Posted By: Joseph Giovinazzo
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When your home goes on the market, it is always the goal to see fast results. There are certain ways to get your house in good shape and ready to sell. Here are five tips to follow to help your house sell as quickly as possible. 1. De-personalize The first
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Category: Real Estate
Tags: real estate,spring,sale,buyers
Thursday, June 25, 2015 @ 10:33 AM
Posted By: Joseph Giovinazzo
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You bought a home! Congratulations! Your offer was accepted, the home inspection went well and all the conditions have been met…so what's next on your to-do list? Other than packing of course, there are a number of steps you'll need to take in preparation of the big day:
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Category: Real Estate
Tags: closing date,real estate,buyer
Friday, March 27, 2015 @ 2:39 PM
Posted By: Joseph Giovinazzo
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In Ontario there are innumerable incentives for first-time homebuyers! Buying your first home is one of the largest investments of your life, and Ontario offers countless ways to aid and encourage first-time buyers. Canada's Economic Action Plan introduced the First-Time Home Buyers' (FTHB) Tax Credit and the expansion of the
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Category: Real Estate
Tags: home buyers,tax credit,mortgage,real estate
Tuesday, September 30, 2014 @ 3:38 PM
Posted By: Joseph Giovinazzo
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The prospect of making the biggest purchase of your life can be daunting, especially as a first-time buyer. Buying a home takes planning and involves some necessary steps to help you avoid disappointment, unnecessary costs and getting in over your head. Step #1: If you haven't already done so, sit
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Category: Real Estate
Tags: real estate,home,buyer,seller,downpayment,realtor,mortgage
Monday, June 9, 2014 @ 2:58 PM
Posted By: Joseph Giovinazzo
An Agreement of Purchase and Sale is like a conversation in writing that expresses the buyer's wish to purchase a property and the proposed terms of sale. It only becomes legally binding when everything is mutually agreed upon and signed by both parties. Commonly referred to as an offer, this
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Category: Real Estate
Tags: real estate,agreement,contract,chattels,seller,buyer,offer,conditions
Friday, May 9, 2014 @ 9:42 AM
Posted By: Joseph Giovinazzo
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Admit it. We've all stepped into someone else's house and thought: "Ugh, what's that smell?" That's not to say that your friend or family member is a terrible housekeeper or negligent homeowner. Maybe they had salmon for dinner last night or something smelly landed in the garbage. It's nothing a
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Category: Real Estate
Tags: real estate,sellers,odours,smoke,pets,buyers,cleaning,first impression
Monday, April 28, 2014 @ 10:41 AM
Posted By: Joseph Giovinazzo
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There's no law that says you must have a home inspection completed before purchasing a home. And it's not likely that a home inspection will turn up anything so dire that the deal will fall through. Nevertheless, a home inspection is money well spent, as there is a chance
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Category: Real Estate
Tags: home inspector,buyer,seller,conditions,real estate,heating,electrical,plumbing