David Schooley, Broker
RE/MAX Twin City Realty Inc. Brokerage
Call/text +1 (519) 577-1212 | david@goinghome.ca
Dear David, We’ve come close to winning a few multiple offers but haven’t been able to buy a house yet. I hate that we don’t know what other buyers are offering. How are we supposed to aim at a target we can’t see? – FLYING BLIND DEAR FLYING: As frustrating as it is, Ontario’s “blind
The cottage may be grouped with other assets in your estate and funnelled down through your spouse or other beneficiaries.
We’re currently experiencing a heavily skewed seller’s market, which means there’s a shortage of listings and more potential buyers than homes.
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
There are ways for buyers to hedge their bets and give themselves the best shot at receiving full approval once they find a home, even though the bank has the final word.
Dear David, We’re ready to downsize. We still owe about $80,000 on our mortgage, which doesn’t come due for another 18 months. Would you advise we wait it out before moving? – FREEDOM 55 DEAR FREEDOM: If the time is right or you to downsize, your mortgage shouldn’t hold you back. Assuming you hold a