Category: Moving

  • Fixture or Chattel? Does it Stay, or Does it Go?

    Fixture or Chattel? Does it Stay, or Does it Go?

    As a REALTOR®, the question of Does it Stay or Does it Go comes up with every transaction. The technical terms; fixture or chattel, are how they are described. As a buyer or a seller, it is important to know what is really included in the sale. I’ve asked my law student Ghost Writer, B. Sacamano,  to help…

  • Home Buying Is a Process – What should you do next?

    Home Buying Is a Process – What should you do next?

    The home buying process can be exciting and fun or it can be a time of stress and anxiety. This is greatly affected by what process or plan you have implemented. It will also depend on the type of Home Ownership you have decided to pursue. There will be common factors like: Establishing your budget…

  • Condominium – What does that really mean?

    Condominium – What does that really mean?

    We often hear the word condominium shortened to condo. And for many it has become synonymous with Apartment style housing. In this post we will unpack what Condominium really means. Terminology in Real Estate can sometimes be a bit confusing so when selling or purchasing a property you need to understand what it is you…

  • Home Ownership – Is it Right for You?

    Home Ownership – Is it Right for You?

    Of course you want to own your own home! This is Canada. Home ownership is the Great Canadian dream! And what do you mean what type? Aren’t they all the same? Let’s take this one step at a time. Home ownership has several different aspects that can affect your decision. Some advantages and some disadvantages. Click here…

  • When Should I Sell My Home?

    When Should I Sell My Home?

    Knowing the answer to  “when should I sell” is possibly something you might want to know. Especially after the torrid marketplace we had this spring. With house values increasing 37% in the last year could now be the time? If you are asking yourself this question you should consider the following: Does our current home meet all of our needs? This will vary depending on…

  • How to Safely Sell Your Items Online

    How to Safely Sell Your Items Online

    When you are planning to sell your home and move, you may decide it is a good time to downsize and sell some items of value that you have collected over the years. And then again, if you are like me, you just need to clear a bunch of stuff out. Have you ever kept…

  • Real Estate – 5 Most Important Things

    Real Estate – 5 Most Important Things

    There’s the old joke in Real Estate, “What are the three most important things about Real Estate? The Answer: Location Location Location…. Ha Ha Ha. The importance of where your property is located is very real but we also should look at the other aspects of your home. You are going to have design, layout…