12 important steps to follow while buying a house

Buying a home is a big decision – whether it’s your first home or a vacation home. To help you make smart decisions, it’s important to think with your head and not your heart. The Real Estate Council of Ontario (RECO) shares their tips for being home smart when you’re in the market to buy.
1. DO YOUR HOMEWORK: Get informed about the buying process, before it begins, to save time, hassle and money.
2. SHOP AROUND: Don’t be tempted to hire the first real estate professional you meet. Make sure the fit is right, check their references and visit the RECO website to confirm their registration.
3. GET IT IN WRITING: If your real estate professional offers you rebates or incentives, they should provide the details in writing.
4. UNDERSTAND WHAT YOU’RE SIGNING: Before you sign a buyer representation agreement, make sure you know what it means, how long it will be in effect and what the different clauses mean. Ask questions and seek independent legal advice if you’d like a second opinion.
5. PROTECT YOURSELF: Make your offer conditional on mortgage financing, a home inspection, the sale of your existing home, and/or other factors that are important to you. These conditions provide you important protection as a buyer.
6. CHECK WHAT’S INSIDE THE WALLS: Ask your real estate professional to look into the age and condition of the home’s systems, such as the plumbing and electrical. Find out if proper permits were pulled for any renovations. Consider a home inspection to further examine the home and don’t hesitate to ask questions.
7. BE SPECIFIC: Make your offer as detailed as possible. Outline what will be included with the sale (e.g., appliances and light fixtures) and be clear if certain renovations need to be completed, based on the home inspection.
8. PLAN AHEAD: If you encounter a bidding war, enter with a strategy. Set ground rules in advance about what you want from a home, what you’re willing to spend and what conditions must be met. Once your rules are set, stick to them. When there are competing offers it can be tempting to waive your conditions (such as a home inspection). Think twice before doing this.
9. EXPECT THE UNEXPECTED: Does your closing date on your new home align with when you need to move out of your existing home? Have a contingency plan in place in case the dates don’t match up.

KEEP BUDGET IN MIND:
10. Remember to include legal fees, land transfer tax, mortgage insurance and utility hookups in your total cost.
11. Know the costs of a home inspection and home appraisal or survey.
12. Moving costs can vary based on volume, distance and whether you hire a professional mover. Have flexible room in your budget to cover the cost.

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7 REASONS TO MOVE TO BRAMPTON

                                                           

Introduction: Is Brampton Going To Be Your New Home?

Brampton is located in the Peel region of the Greater Toronto area, and has been one of the cheaper real estate markets in Ontario over the past decade. Young adults have been choosing Brampton as the location to start their new families and the city has been able to benefit from this as well as the growing community. If you’re living in the Greater Toronto Area, and thinking about moving to Brampton, here are our 7 reason to move to Brampton.

                                                                                          

1. Location: Brampton is a great suburb, and it has the benefit of being surrounded by multiple cities. Brampton has the luxury of being in close proximity to Mississauga, Toronto, and Vaughn. This is a great scenario for those who work downtown, but do not want to live in such a big and busy city like Toronto.

                                                                                          

2. A people-powered economy:  With a population of approximately 523,911 Brampton is the 9th largest city in Canada and the 3rd largest in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA). Brampton is the second fastest growing city in Canada among Canada’s 50 largest cities, averaging growth of 4.2 per cent per year (or 18,000 new residents per year). Brampton residents represent more than 200 different cultures and speak more than 89 languages.

Brampton has a successful, diversified economy and is home to more than 8,500 businesses. Seventy two per cent of Brampton’s economic base is comprised of service-producing companies and 28 per cent is comprised of goods-producing companies.

                                                                  

3. Excellent Schools and Colleges: 

(a) Home to Sheridan College Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning – Davis Campus, a leading Centre for emerging technologies, science and business . 

(b) Home to Algoma University’s Brampton Campus. 

(c) 21 Colleges and Universities within 1 hour drive time from Brampton. 

(d) Innovative elementary and secondary schools with specialized learning disciplines.

                                                                                           

4. Financially stable and Supportive Community: Brampton enjoys a Triple ‘A’ (AAA) credit rating by Standard & Poor. A debt-free city with exceptional liquidity levels and a successful mixed economy. Predictable and stable cost environment .Mayor, Council and Staff eager to work with existing Brampton companies, and assist businesses interested in locating or starting a business in Brampton.

                                                                                

5. Real Estate: Of course you don’t want to spend a lot of money on your new home, and moving to Brampton will help you save a lot of money. The average price of a new single detached home in Brampton is $524,958 which is a lot less than the surrounding big cities ($800,000 +).

                                                                                      

6. Connectivity to Markets: Home to CN’s( Canadian National) largest intermodal facility in Canada; extensive highways; located adjacent to Canada’s largest international airport. 

• Brampton Züm – An innovative bus rapid transit system connecting Brampton’s businesses and workforce to the Greater Toronto Area. 

                                                                                    

7. Development: Brampton is a growing community, and with a growing community the residents get to enjoy new amenities in the area. Over the past decade the city of Brampton has introduced Cassie Campbell Community Center and has renovated Chinguacousy Park to become a football stadium for the local football team, as well as a large variety of a activities for families to enjoy.

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7 Simple Reasons Why Personal Life Insurance Is Better Than Mortagage Insurance

 

Your home is the largest and most important financial commitment you will ever make. Insuring your home in case of the loss of a primary earner may be your top priority so that your family won’t be out on the street. Mortgage Insurance or Personal Life Insurance? 

Here are 7 simple reasons why Personal Life Insurance is the better option.  

MORTGAGE INSURANCE	PERSONAL LIFE INSURANCE
1.Premiums on mortgage insurance are typically higher.	1.Premiums on life insurance are typically lower.
2. The bank is the owner of the policy and you have no control over it.	2.You are the owner of the policy and you have control over it.
3.Lender is the beneficiary and will get paid if you die.	3. you can choose the beneficiary which can be changed anytime.
4. Your insurance ends with the mortgage.	4.Your policy is guaranteed renewable and convertible.
5. Insurance terminates if you change lenders, you must re-qualify all over again.	5. The insurance remains intact even if you change lenders, change the mortgage, or buy another home.
6. Face value can not be more than the amount of the mortgage.	6. You can include other needs outside of the mortgage i.e., income replacement, kid’s education, final expenses etc.
7. Coverage decreases with your mortgage balance.	7. Coverage stays the same throughout its term, regardless of mortgage.

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6 GREAT REASONS TO SHOW WHY RENT TO OWN A HOME IS THE WORST CHOICE

Introduction: Introduction: Typically in a rent to own agreement, the potential buyer rents the property for a set amount of time  (usually 1 to 3 years), after which he or she can purchase the house from the seller at a predetermined (at the time of contract) price.

Who is rent to own for?

1. Lack a down payment large enough to acquire conventional financing.
2. Good income but Bad/No credit. 

Why rent to own option is not a good choice:

1. Deposit: Buyer has to pay the seller a non-refundable deposit (typically ranges from 2.5% to 7% of the purchase price) at the time of contract. Consider that if a home has a purchase price of $200,000 and a 7% option consideration, the buyer would need to pay $14,000 up front.

2. Higher Rent:  Buyer pays the seller, during the term of the lease, a specified amount of rent ( Often, the rent charged by the seller will be slightly higher than the “going rate” for the area to accommodate the rent credit the buyer receives). In many contracts, a percentage of each monthly rent payment is applied to the purchase price. For example, assume the contract states that the buyer will pay $1,800 each month for rent, and that 20% of that will be credited to the purchase. If the lease term is three years, the buyer will earn a $12,960 rent credit to apply toward the purchase ($1,800 x 0.20 = $360; $36 x 36 months = $12,960).

3. Insurance Policy: Buyer needs a renter's insurance policy to cover losses to personal property and provide liability coverage if someone is injured while in the home or if the buyer accidentally injures someone.

4. Not Purchasing the House: If the buyer decides not to purchase the house or unable to secure the financing, for some reason, at the end of the lease term, the buyer looses all the money paid until that point ( rent, deposit and insurance premium etc.). 

 
5. Legal Proceedings: If the buyer cannot purchase the property but has a legal obligation to (as stated in the contract), legal proceedings may be initiated..

6. Left alone inventory: Would you really want to buy the house which everyone else is ignoring? This option greatly benefits the seller because he/she is not able to sell his/her house in a normal way, therefore, seller chooses this option to sell the house in a "so called" creative way.
 Alternative to rent to own option: There is a good chance that the buyer would not still be able to either improve the credit or have enough money towards the down payments to purchase a house at the time of the end of the lease. Instead of risking your money and time and helping seller by buying his house which no one wants to buy, choose the conventional way to purchase your dream house. Here is how you can fulfill your goal to own a house in near future without any limitations and complications. Be deciplined and follow the below metioned steps;

1. Work on to improve the credit. Click here to know more about how to improve your credit.

2. Rent a economical house with normal lease and save money for down payment.

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