When you buy a home with someone else, among all of the other decisions, you will need to decide how you want to own the property: jointly, or in common. Buying as joint tenants means that you both own the entire property. You are each responsible for everything, and each have the rights that go… Continue reading How to take title
Month: August 2011
Preparing for cooler weather
Luckily we’ve had a glorious summer here in Barrie! Great heat, nice breezes, and a bit of rain to keep everything alive. Although the summer’s not over yet – believe me, I’m trying to delay the inevitable, too – it’s time to start thinking about getting your home ready for winter. There are a few… Continue reading Preparing for cooler weather
Mortgage Monday Myths: You Need a Down Payment
If you know me well, you know that I get a kick out of alliterations (especially when it comes to titles and categories like “Mortgage Monday“) – how could I resist a triple-alliteration with “Mortgage Monday Myths” right? The world of mortgage is filled with mis-information, mis-conceptions and myths (more alliteration – woohoo! ;)),… Continue reading Mortgage Monday Myths: You Need a Down Payment
The Importance of a “Showing Ready” Home
There is an extensive list of things to do and prepare for when one has elected to list a property for sale such as cleaning, touch up work, etc., but one factor worth noting above and beyond all others is accessibility for showings. A good REALTOR® will explain to his/her clients that once the sign goes… Continue reading The Importance of a “Showing Ready” Home
Paper, paper and more paper
In my first post, I gave an overview about what real estate lawyers do. Today, I wanted to expand on another point: preparation of documents. In order to properly do the transfer, you will have to sign numerous documents authorizing your lawyer to register the transfer, your bank to advance the money or a certification… Continue reading Paper, paper and more paper