Types of Home Ownership

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There are 3 categories of home ownership, each has its benefits and drawbacks. Which type will work best for your needs and your lifestyle.

Mortgage Glossary

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Amortization period: The actual number of years it will take to pay back your mortgage loan. Appraised value: An estimate of the value of the property, conducted for the purpose of mortgage lending by a certified appraiser. Assumability: Allows the buyer to take over...

Making an Offer

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When it comes time to make an offer, your Royal LePage Real Estate Professional will provide current market information and help you draft a suitable offer. He or she will then communicate the offer to the seller (or the seller’s representative) on your behalf....

8 Things to Look for When You Buy a Home

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When you fall in love with a home, the things you like about it can blind you to its problems. Next time you go to an open house or tour a property with an agent, keep your eyes open with these top tips: 1. Take a look at general upkeep. Is it clean? Are lawns left...

Qualifying for a Mortgage

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Your Royal LePage agent can arrange to have you pre-qualified for a mortgage before you start shopping for a home. It’s easy, and you’ll avoid possible disappointments down the road if you fall in love with a place, then find out you can’t afford it....

The Elements of an Offer

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Here’s a quick reference to everything you need to know about making an on offer on a property. 1. Price Depends on the market and the buyers, but generally, the price offered is different from the asking price. 2. Deposit Shows the buyer’s good faith and...