10 Best-Kept Secrets for Buying a Home – Ask a Vancouver Mortgage Broker

Get the most out of your money with these handy home-buying tips. More from Buying & Selling: 20 Best-Kept Secrets Filed under: Home Buying, Home Staging, Remodeling Buying Secret #10: Keep Your Money Where It IsIt’s not wise to make any huge purchases or move your money around three to six months before buying a new home. You don’t […]

How I reduced my property taxes by $700 – Homeowners who feel the assessed value of their property assessment is too high should appeal.

How I reduced my property taxes by $700 Homeowners who feel the assessed value of their property assessment is too high should appeal. By: Sean Cooper Special to The Star, Published on Wed Mar 06 2013   Homeowners who feel the assessed value of their property assessment is too high should appeal. I did and have saved myself […]

How home closing costs can add up

Home buyers are often advised to set aside one-to-three per cent of the purchase price of their house for closing costs.  These fees are explained during the home buying process, but it is helpful to ask questions so you fully understand how these costs can affect  your budget. Legal fees: On average you should budget $600 […]