David Schooley, Broker
RE/MAX Twin City Realty Inc. Brokerage
Call/text +1 (519) 577-1212 | david@goinghome.ca
Dear David, We are first time buyers. We’ve been shopping for a while, and have made offers on three homes so far. We’ve been approved for a $500,000 purchase, but my partner wants to spend $400,000 tops and keeps insisting that we bid under asking price, even when there are multiple offers. Is he being
Dear David, I’ve fallen in love with a century home in Kitchener. I don’t think it has an historic designation, but how do I find out before making an offer? – SMITTEN DEAR SMITTEN: Contact the city’s Heritage Planning department. If the home is designated or located in an historically designated neighbourhood, they’ll let you
Dear David, I have two loans that will be paid off in the next six months. Should I wait until they are cleared to sell my current house and buy a new one? – PLANNING AHEAD DEAR PLANNING: There’s no need to wait if you are ready to move now. The process of selling your
Dear David, We are renting and have been approved for a $400,000 purchase. I am comfortable shopping at that price, but my spouse wants to spend $300,000. Who do you think is right? – PLAYING IT SAFE DEAR PLAYING IT SAFE: Your spouse is the person you’re living with and of course they need to
Dear David, We’re thinking of buying a new car. Should we do it before or after we buy our house? – WHEELIE DEAR WHEELIE: If buying a new home is in your immediate plans, it’s important to be cautious about making other major purchases. Because your mortgage approval will be based on your debt servicing