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The Mortgage Process


Purchasing a home is a lengthy process, which includes find your dream home. Needless to say, a house is a big deal, and you want to make sure you choose wisely. Below are few tips to get you on your way to home ownership.

Pre-qualify for a mortgage: It’s a good idea to understand what type of house you will be able to afford according to your income and your debt. Pre-qualifying for a mortgage will give you an advantage in the event you find a home that you love.

Find a property: Become knowledgeable about how homes cost in certain areas that you are interested in. It will give you a better understanding of what is out there and what you can afford.

Paperwork: Once you find a property, a real estate agent will draw up a…

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Happy Canada Day!

Canada Day, observed on July 1st, is a national holiday marking the anniversary of Confederation in 1867, when the British North America Act came into effect. It was originally known as Dominion Day until it was renamed in 1982.

 

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House Painting Tips


Preparing the area:

Fill holes by using a filler or spackle. Make sure to dry completely, then sand.

Scrape off old paint or sand walls so the area is smooth.

Clean walls

Priming the walls: Priming isn’t absolutely necessary, but it will help the paint adhere properly, and hide any dark colours or stains.

Stir paint: Paint colour will separate. Make sure to stir thoroughly, especially if the paint has been sitting for an extended period of time.

Gather your painting tools: putty knife, filler, sandpaper, rags, paint can opener, paint tray, stir sticks, angled paint brush, roller, roller cover, roller extension pole, drop cloth, and painter’s tape.

Tape the appropriate areas so you won’t get paint on the parts…

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Buying Commercial Property

 

There are many things that need to be considered when purchasing a commercial property. Check out the tips below to make sure all your bases have been covered.

Get a feel for the real estate market in the area that you are searching in. Can you get a sense of what it would be like in a few years? Will the area be booming or will things fizzle out?

Determine your financial situation. What type of money is needed to complete the deal? What do you financially need to be able to maintain the payments and the property?

Determine if the space will work for you and your plan. Have an idea ahead of time of the space you will require and what you need the space to include.

If you need to do upgrades, renovations,…

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