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What You Legally Have to Disclose When Selling

You know about staging and pricing a listing properly to attract buyers, but sometimes there’s an out-of-sight, out-of-mind history that sellers may have to disclose. A  property might look perfect on the outside, but if there was a death on site, it was used for illegal activity, or even if it’s reported to be haunted, it can become what’s known as “stigmatized.” This label can make the property more difficult to sell and might even bring down its value.

Some potential buyers may not care about a home’s stigma, while others could perceive it as a red flag. However, depending where you live, sellers are not always obligated to disclose certain issues, leaving the onus on the buyer—with the help of their REALTOR®—to learn more.

We asked two real…

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Pros and Cons of Banks Versus Mortgage Brokers

When looking for a good mortgage rate, there are two main options: going directly through a bank or working with a mortgage broker. Each can be a good option, depending on your financial situation. So how do you decide which one to try? Let’s look at the difference between banks versus mortgage brokers, their pros and cons, and how to figure out which is best for you.

The Difference Between Banks Versus Mortgage Brokers

The big difference between a bank and a mortgage broker is that a mortgage broker can provide you with mortgage products from several different lenders, while a bank can only give you the mortgage option from their own company. Mortgage brokers have access to a variety of lenders and rates, which means…

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Explore the Neighbourhood Before You Buy

The quality of the surrounding community is a significant factor in determining whether you will be happy in your new home. While choosing a neighbourhood and forming an accurate impression of it is tough until you actually live there, preliminary research on the area can reduce the likelihood of suffering from buyer’s remorse down the road. So, how can you ensure that you’re well-informed? Here are five strategies for investigating a neighbourhood before you buy.

Choosing a Neighbourhood: Journey of Discovery

To determine whether the area is ideal for you, it is best to pay multiple visits. Listen for things like planes, trains and automobiles as you wander the neighbourhood. Living near places that frequently generate…

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How to Throw a Last-Minute New Year’s Eve Party

The hustle and bustle of the holiday season means New Year’s Eve plans are often left to the last minute. Planning the 11th-hour party can feel like a race against the clock–it’s the final countdown, after all. But it’s really never too late to plan the last party of the year. These low-fuss party tricks will help you ring in the New Year with a bang.

Take RSVPs electronically

Skip the tangly web of text threads and email chains in favour of e-invitations. Summon guests in style with customizable paperless postcards. Start the countdown to the countdown with a Midnight Clock e-vite. Or use a Flyer event page to tell invitees you’re putting on the Ritz–ideal for friends who aren’t on Facebook. These e-vites show…

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Gaming Room Ideas Your Kids Will Love

With more than 90% of Canadian children playing video games, it’s no surprise gaming has exploded from an entertainment pastime into a way of life. Many gamers love the culture and technology so much, they’ve dedicated space in their homes solely for video games! If you’ve considered fulfilling your kid’s or teen’s dream of having a dedicated gaming room, you’re in the right place. Let’s get inspired with some video gaming room ideas to create the perfect HQ for their battlestations.

Why a gaming room?

In-person social interactions have been greatly restricted due to the pandemic and—unsurprisingly—online gaming has helped fill this gap nicely, bringing kids together in a virtual environment. Video gaming has many…

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Unexpected Places for Household Mould

Combine excess moisture with a lack of air circulation and a biocompatible host and you have a recipe for mould. It’s not simply an insidious form of dirt that stands between you and a clean house, mould is also a potential health threat that triggers allergies, asthma, and other respiratory ailments. 

There are common places in the home where mould rears its smelly head—we’ll review these below—but let’s focus on the unexpected. Your home could be harbouring mould in spots you don’t suspect. Sarah McAllister of Go Clean Co previously shared with us the food and grease filter at the bottom of our dishwashers needs monthly love to avoid starting a mould cycle after the final rinse. 

Here are some logical but less-than-obvious mould havens that…

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6 Signs It’s Time to Buy a House

Many people dream of having their own house at some point. Owning a home is an excellent way to build financial security and equity. And while renting gives you the freedom to move when you want, the urge to own often rises to the surface. But how do you know when you’re ready? Here are six signs that it’s time to buy a house.

Your Rent is Increasing… Again

Both buying and renting have their drawbacks, but one of the great grievances with renting in recent years is rising rental prices. These make it difficult to have enough for monthly costs and save for the future. Unlike paying rent, owning a house builds equity, and the monthly costs are cheaper in many areas, even with extra expenses like property taxes and…

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A Spotlight on Canada’s Most Affordable Housing Markets

For the first time since the early days of the COVID-19 public health crisis, residential property prices are coming down in the Canadian real estate market. Whether you call it a correction or a downturn, prospective homeowners might be finding housing affordability options across the country.

According to the Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA), national home sales tumbled 3.3 per cent month-over-month in November, and average prices declined 4.4 per cent year-over-year to $632,802. When the Greater Toronto Area and the Greater Vancouver Area are removed from the equation, the national average price is slightly more than $500,000. This is way down from the peak of more than $800,000 earlier this year.

But while…

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The “Real” Boxing Day: Tips for Painlessly Packing Up Your Holiday Decorations

After all the fun and merriment of the holiday season, the last thing any of us feel like doing is taking down our decorations. (That’s probably why you still see your neighbour’s lights strung up until spring!)

We get it. It’s a lot of work, but we’re here to make it easier with some inventive storage solutions making those tangled lights and broken ornaments a ghost of Christmas past. Here’s our pain-free guide to packing up.

Snap a pic

We promise this will make next year’s decorating 10 times easier. Before taking down all of your decorations, take a photo of all of your favourite setups. That way you can easily replicate the same look you love next year.

Ornament storage

Don’t splurge on expensive…

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Merry Christmas from RE/MAX Infinity!

 “Christmas Bells” by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

I heard the bells on Christmas Day
Their old, familiar carols play,
And wild and sweet
The words repeat
Of peace on earth, good-will to men!

We hope the magic of Christmas fills every corner of your heart and home with joy — now and always.

The Magic of Christmas 

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