Everything You Need To Know About Buying A Pre-Sale Home

  The Benefits of New Developments in Victoria BC A pre-sale home or new development provides homebuyers with a great way to enter the real estate market without some of the hassles associated with a previously owned home. Buying a pre-sale home offers many advantages, but homebuyers should be aware of some of the drawbacks of new construction and work …

How to Buy a House

There are may aspects to consider when you first start thinking about buying a home and Chantelle can help you with all of these: First Step: Mortgage Pre-Approval If you do not have a preferred bank Chantelle can introduce you to a mortgage broker who would work hard to get you the lowest rate. This part of the process is …

Home Ability

  For any of us, a flight of stairs or a high shelf may someday seem like an insurmountable hurdle. Almost all of us, at some point in our lives will face a temporary or permanent loss resulting in reduced muscle strength, impaired vision, or reliance on a wheelchair. In some cases, people are forced to leave a home in …

Getting the Best Service

  If you are planning to purchase a home, you will be faced with many decisions. 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 getting the answers to these questions there is one major decision to be made: …

Do Your Homework – Home Inspections

  Home inspections are often an important part of the pre-purchase routine when buying a house. You do not want to end with faults that you had not anticipated. Choosing a home inspector can be difficult process. It is important to consult with family and friends to find a reliable inspector that has good references. You should also contact several …

Costs and Value Benefits of Owning a Home

  There is no doubt that one of the more pleasant and exciting times for most people is when they have decided to buy a home. This excitement exists whether or not you are buying for the first time or the fourteenth time. There is no doubt that the experienced home buyer has a relatively good idea as to what …

Costs and Considerations when Buying a Home

“Home is an invention on which no one has yet improved.“ Ann Douglas In the excitement of beginning a search for a home, many people jump right in without considering all of the elements that make a home truly right for them. It is a complicated and personal process. An unsuitable choice can be costly in many ways you could …

Charm, Character, and Potential Money Pit: Tips on Buying an Old House

  For some buyers, it’s hard not to fall in love with the special charm and character that old houses offer such as gabled roofs, hardwood floors, crown moldings, and more. Old homes can also be attractive as affordable fixer-uppers and charming B&B establishments with their unique architecture and Old World craftsmanship rarely found in newer homes. These homes often …

Building a New House

  Finding the perfect combination of house and location can often be a challenge. Perhaps you have found a lot with a lovely view, privacy and mature vegetation. The only problem is the house. The World War II-era foundation is cracked, the kitchen is the size of a closet and none of the bedrooms will accommodate your furniture. Rather than …

Brick Maintenance

  Brick is one of the world’s oldest building materials and one of the most enduring. It is fireproof as well as pest and weather resistant. Because brick does not require painting and never warps, rots or fades, brick homes built hundreds of years ago are still standing and with some maintenance they can look as attractive as the day …