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4 Ways to Make the Home Hunting Process Easier
4 Ways to Make the Home Hunting Process Easier

Shopping for a new home can be intimidating. With so many things to do and think about, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. But it doesn’t have to be that way. Here are some good tips for making the home hunting process a lot easier and much less stressful.

1. Get your mortgage arranged in advance
You don’t want to find the ideal home on the market, only to face problems arranging a suitable mortgage. You might end up losing the opportunity. So, make mortgage arrangements in advance by getting “pre-approved”. With that pre-approval, you can shop for a new home with confidence.

2. Clearly define the kind of home you want, and the neighbourhood you want to live in
You can’t view every home that’s on the market. If you try, you’ll burn yourself out! So, write down a clear description of the kind of home you want. How many bedrooms? Big kitchen? Pool? 
Don’t forget to include the neighbourhood. Upscale? Close to downtown? Lots of trees and parks? Urban and close to shopping and theatres?
With this information, we can quickly create a shortlist of properties that meet your criteria.

3. Take good notes
After viewing a few homes, you may easily start to forget the details. Was it the first property that had the large elm tree in the backyard or was that the fourth property you saw? If you take good notes, you’ll be better able to make decisions later on about which homes to shortlist.

4. Take care of yourself and your family
Eat right. Pace yourself. Don’t try to view too many homes in one evening or on one Saturday afternoon.

Want more ideas for finding the perfect home? Call me today!

John McCague, (705) 435-3000
Sales Representative, Royal Lepage - RCR, Brokerage
Home Maintenance Checklist.
Home Maintenance Checklist

Owning property is one of the largest investments you will make in their lifetime.  Protect your investment by following a simple home maintenance schedule.  Taking time to do these home maintenance tasks will not only make your property less prone to aging but will also save you money over the years and get you higher resale if you should choose to sell.

Download the free Home Maintenance Checklist. 

John McCague, (705) 435-3000
Sales Representative, Royal Lepage - RCR, Brokerage
Online Mortgage Calculator
Online Mortgage Calculator

User this online tool to calculate the approximate mortgage payments you can afford to pay.

http://www.cmhc-schl.gc.ca/en/co/buho/buho_012.cfm

If you have any questions or need help, contact me today.

John McCague, (705) 435-3000
Sales Representative, Royal Lepage - RCR, Brokerage
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