10 Tips for Buying a Home Make a list of all the features you want in your new home such as the number of bedrooms, bathrooms, proximity to schools, shopping and workplace. Be sure you can afford your home.  Your monthly housing costs should not be more than 32% of your gross monthly income and your entire monthly debt load (which […]
Real Estate Investment Advantages and Disadvantages of Using a Property Manager With several rental properties or an apartment building full of tenants, having a property manager can make your business run more smoothly. However, you will need to make you that you hire the right service so your investments don’t fall into the hands of someone incompetent. One advantage of using a property manager will free […]
Real Estate Investment Finding the Right Tenants for Your Rental Property Once you have a property ready to be rented, the obvious next step is to find the right tenants.  You want to make sure they’re responsible, pay their bills on time, and take good care of your property.  This can be anywhere from keeping trees and the lawn trimmed to not ruining walls and floors. […]
Selling Preparing for the Open House: Beyond Cleaning Seeking that perfect display home isn’t as overwhelming as it sounds.  Some hire professional home stagers to improve their homes appearance and sale price.  These professionals often have large storehouses of furniture and accessories or rental agreements with various stores.  After evaluating your home, they may decide to swap your sofa for on that may […]
Real Estate Advice Is Your Renovation Really Adding Value? Renovating and remodelling your home can go a long way in giving it the appeal it needs to boost its value to buyers. In today’s market, the majority of buyers are looking for homes that require minimal work. As a seller, it’s important to look at the return on investment for your renovation efforts, not […]
Things to Do in Saskatoon This Weekend: May 11th & 12th It’s Mother’s Day weekend and there’s no shortage of special events happening in Saskatoon to celebrate our moms! Mother’s Day Concert Join the SSO to celebrate mothers on their special day!  They’re putting together a concert of charming chamber music, including a string quartet rumoured to have been written by Mozart while his wife, Constanza, was […]
Buying Important Questions to Ask a Home Inspector Here are important questions to ask upon selection of a home inspector: How do I find a home inspector? The yellow pages, association websites, home trade magazines are great sources. Ask friends or family members, even your real estate agent may have suggestions. The only relation home inspectors should have is to their professional association and […]
Choosing a Home Inspector Home inspection requires special training, knowledge and communication skills. For some time, a national certification program has been encouraged by consumers, banks, and insurance companies to be developed for the home and property inspection industry, to perform national standards of practice. To develop and implement an industry led by national standards, a national association, the […]
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Scope of the Inspection The home inspector will provide a visual inspection by looking at the homes various systems, including interior and exterior components. The exterior components include roofing, flashing, chimneys, gutters, downspouts, wall surfaces, the foundation, and the grading around it. Keep in mind that if the inspection takes place in winter, the roof and foundation may not […]
Home Inspections One of the most expensive and important purchases you will ever make will be your home. Unfortunately, unlike the guarantee a buyer receives with most purchases, there is no money-back guarantee or return policy if you’re not satisfied with your recently purchased home. Once you have full possession of your home, it’s your responsibility to […]
The Good and Bad When Comparing Houses vs. Condos Houses and condos are two different types of living styles. They are similar in a number of ways but there are subtle differences that make the two completely different entities. When you purchase a condominium unit, you will most likely pay for amenities even if you are not using them. Condo fees can also fluctuate […]
Possession Day Preparations Possession day refers to the day the buyer and seller mutually agree to the transfer of funds, title and keys. This can be a stressful time for both parties based on the fact it may be the largest sale or purchase of their lifetime. There are a few essential preparations to make the transaction flow […]
Hints for First Time Home Buyers Now that you have purchased your very first home, there are a few things to keep in mind. Remember, there will be no “building manager” or landlord to take care of things for you. First things first. Locate your fuse box. Does it use fuses or have switches? Label each switch to corresponding outlets, if not […]
Buying Getting the Best Service There are many decisions to be made when purchasing a home. What comes first, buying the next home or selling your present home? What is your price range? What will be the location, size and style of your next home? Before answering these questions, there is one major decision to make. Who will be your […]
Real Estate at a Discount Selling a house is like any other service you might wish to contract out. There are those who are good and those who are not. There are those who are expensive and those who are cheap. What’s important is to establish priorities at the beginning. Do you want to sell quickly? Do you need to […]
Selling Determining Your Asking Price Deciding what price tag to put on your home is never easy. Price is often the determining factor for potential buyers. Location, layout and amenities are important but ultimately, most of us have to look at the end result. Many sellers like to think that they can start with the price they originally paid, add […]
COOL FAMILY DAY WEEKEND FUN! It’s February and the long weekend Family Day Weekend! So time to get out and enjoy some Saskatoon “Sun Day, Fun Day, Brrrr Day”! It will be COOL in more ways than one! Temperatures are going to be in the -20 to -30 range so make sure that everyone is bundled up for all the fun […]