New Developments in London, ON: December 2014

The new development market in London, Ontario forges on, with 65 projects currently at various stages of development in the month of December 2014, according to Buzz Buzz Home. CMHC’s Housing Now fourth quarter update indicates that there has been a steady increase in buyers in the 24-25 years and 55+ year age groups who are representing a large share of the condominium market.

Fear Not Your Credit Score!

When it’s time to buy a home, checking your credit score is often the one thing that causes the most anxiety for my clients. I completely understand that it can be very overwhelming--especially if you don’t even know what your credit score is--to take this important step towards home ownership. The good news is that, no matter what your credit score may be, there’s a lot of simple things that you can do to improve it.

Renovations That Pay Back: Part II

In my last post: “Renovations That Pay Back: Part I,” I talked about how it’s important to consider choosing a neighbourhood that can support your renovations. It’s tempting for homeowners to go crazy with renovations, both design-wise and financially. But, before you start swinging the hammer, you want to make a plan that is focused on the bottom line. While you can definitely incorporate your own personal design taste (especially if you can see yourself living in the space for a long time) you want to concentrate first and foremost on the renovations that are going to see the greatest return.