Home Buying – Page 3 – Deb Rhodes Chatham-Kent

How To Pack A Storage Unit: Tips For Organizing And Packing Your Unit

Did you know that the self-storage industry in Canada is booming right now?

It’s no wonder that so many Canadians utilize self storage units ,as they are secure, safe, cost-effective, and a convenient way to store excess belongings.

Be efficient packing of a storage unit is crucial, however, if you want to maximize the usefulness and accessibility of your storage unit. Let’s take a look at everything you should know.

Essential Moving Day Tips And Tricks

People move for many different reasons, but housing-related reasons, such as upgrading or downsizing, tops the list, representing 40% of moves. Whether you’re moving for housing reasons, family changes, a job, or another reason, moving day can be stressful if you’re not prepared.

Using day-of tips for moving helps you cover all of the important tasks leading up to the day and for moving day itself. You’ll feel better prepared, which can help you relax.

Keep reading for the best moving day tips to help everything go as smoothly as possible.

6 Ways To Help Declutter Before A Move

Are you moving soon and looking for ways to simplify the moving process? There’s no doubt that moving can be a very stressful event. Luckily, there are some things you can do to make the moving process less stressful. One of the best things you can do to ease your stress is to declutter before you move. But, how do you declutter properly?

Check out this guide to discover how to declutter your home before you move.

Priority Tasks For Your Move In

Moving into a new home is an exciting time, and you’re probably daydreaming about decor and paint schemes and new furniture. But before you get into the fun stuff, there are some basics you should cover first.

Top Tips For House Hunting Online

Hunting for a new home online is a great place to start your search, but it should not be your end all be all. Good listing agents are excellent at highlighting the best features of the home, but keep in mind there may be more than meets the eye.

To make the most of your time and efforts and gather a well-rounded picture of home listings online, keep the following three things in mind.

Ask These 4 Questions Before You Buy A House

Settling on a house to buy is a big decision. It’s one of the biggest financial decisions you’ll make. So when the time comes to make an offer, how do you know if you’re buying the right house? Below are four main considerations that can help you answer that question.

Navigating A Buyer’s Vs Seller’s Market

Let’s be honest: the real estate industry has its own set of lingo. For a lot of us, especially first-time buyers, it can be difficult to determine what all these terms mean and then how to act accordingly. Luckily, though, we’re here to do the decoding so that you don’t have to.

Today, we’re tackling the terms “buyer’s market” and “seller’s market” and helping you understand the differences, how it affects your chances of becoming a homeowner, and what you can expect from each type of market.

Just Say No: 4 Signs It’s Time To Back Out Of Buying That House

It’s not fun to think about, but even if you fall in love with a home, it might not be the right fit. Although a home may meet all your must-haves, sometimes, issues come up that are just not worth it.

In those cases, even if you’ve put an offer on the place, it might not be too late to back out of buying the house before closing, and find another option that will ultimately work. It happens more often than you’d think.

If you’re stuck wondering whether the house you’re about to buy is really worth the potential woes, here are four major signs it may be time to walk away:

Buying In A Seller’s Marketing

Looking to get in on that perfect home in your dream neighborhood?

So is everyone else. Whether it’s the killer school district, walkability, or central location that makes your target neighborhood a top pick, odds are homes for sale in hot markets are hard to come by.

If you want to call your dream ‘hood home, you’re going to need to buy smart. Luckily, you’re not in this alone. We know what buying in a hot market (also called a seller’s market) takes and how to get there. When the time comes to make an offer, you’ll want the leg up.

How To Manage Multiple Offers When Buying A Home

At times, home buyers may find that they are not the only party interested in purchasing a property. This situation of competing offers, calls for buyers to be more prepared and better educated on the process.