Should You Renovate Before Selling Your House in Hamilton?

Hamilton & Ancaster | Seller preparation Renovate, repair, or leave it alone? Before spending money on your house, understand which improvements actually deserve attention before you sell. Do you need to renovate before selling? Not necessarily. Start with your home's actual condition, relevant comp

What Does a Home Inspection Condition Mean When Buying a Hamilton Home?

Hamilton buyer due diligence What Does a Home Inspection Condition Mean When Buying a Hamilton Home? A home inspection condition gives a buyer time to investigate the property's condition under the terms written into an accepted offer. It does not automatically require the seller to repair what the

Condo Fees in Hamilton: What They Cover and How to Compare Two Listings

Condo Fees in Hamilton: What They Cover and How to Compare Two Listings A $450 monthly condo fee is not automatically cheaper than a $650 fee. You need to know what each building includes, what you will still pay separately and which costs belong to you as the owner. Hamilton condo buyer guidanceBy

What Happens to Your Real-Estate Deposit in Ontario?

What Happens to Your Real-Estate Deposit in Ontario? Your deposit is serious money, but it is not normally handed directly to the seller when an offer is accepted. Here is where it goes, how it becomes part of your purchase and what can happen if the transaction does not close. By Derek Paquette, RE