Group mortgages: more attractive in today’s market?
Posted on Sep 19, 2021 in Mortgages
Affordability is the word that’s heard whenever real estate is mentioned in conversation, it seems. A housing market with higher prices driven by a lack of inventory has led younger Canadians to become creative in trying to find their way into a market that continues to become more expensive for first-time buyers.
In search of alternatives to the co...
Keeping the door open to working low offers
Posted on Sep 13, 2021 in Real estate negotiations
With market conditions and home prices changing as quickly as they have this year, it’s more important than ever to have sound research before venturing into the market, as either a buyer or a seller — the kind of research Nexus Realty has given clients for many years.
Something that can slip through the cracks but won’t if you have realtors like Da...
Election promises, election hopes for real estate
Posted on Sep 07, 2021 in Affordable housing
Two weeks from now, Canada will have elected a Federal Government and, in the run-up to voting day (September 20), it has become clear that one of the key issues for the electorate is affordable housing. The fact that the Liberals, the Conservatives and the NDP are all in agreement on the needs is, at least, unusual.
That has triggered a regular fl...
Home improvement — Let there be lights
Posted on Aug 31, 2021 in Home improvements
As times change, so do household fixtures such as lights. The lighting of today is generally considered to be more energy efficient, more stylish and more appropriate.
Changing from the way they were makes your home look more modern, no matter its age. So it’s worth taking a look at outdated light fixtures to see if they’re in need of replacing.
For...
Starting point in deciding on that next residence
Posted on Aug 24, 2021 in Buying a house
If you’re thinking about moving, before you start house-hunting, it’s always a good idea to visualize your ideal next residence. Your dream home, as they say, and everybody’s is different.
Sometimes, extremely different. Dream living for some urban home owners is living high up in an apartment with a view of a city or, especially in the Lower Mainla...
Tips to make homes more eco-friendly
Posted on Aug 19, 2021 in Energy efficiency
As keeping the planet green moves from desirable to necessary, every small improvement helps, even ones like these that you may already know:
• Move away from single-use cleaning cloths, like paper towels, and use washable sponges and cloth rags.
• Turn down the temperature of your hot water tank. The recommended energy-efficient temperature is 120 d...