Whether you are on the market for your first home or you’re an empty nester ready to make a change, an important question to ask yourself is, “How much home do I really need?” The answer can lead to finding exactly the right property for the next chapter of your life. Here are a few points to consider before starting your search.
Lifestyle – Does your life revolve around working at the office and spending nights out with fr...Do you have the itch to move to the country and leave the busy city life behind? You might have always lived in the city and want something new, or maybe you grew up on a farm and want to get back to your roots. Whatever the reason might be, here are a few points to consider before packing up and heading to greener pastures.
Costs – In many cases your dollar goes further the further out you go. You can buy a bigger home or more l...Knowing what you want and why you want it is half the battle, both in life and real estate investing. Before you open your chequebook, search online or call a real estate agent, ask yourself the tough questions of what you want to accomplish, why you want to accomplish it and why you believe investing in real estate is the way to help you achieve it.
Do you want to build a portfolio, so you can sell the pro...