Buying a home is one of the most important purchases most people will make. In order to make the right decision the first time, potential buyers need to be prepared and know how to negotiate with sellers. Consider the following before starting negotiations: Be Prepared Research the housing market in the target area. Once you…
Getting pre-approved for a mortgage is a great first step before you start looking for a home. Pre-approval allows you to search with confidence, knowing that you can afford what you’ll find. It’s also an edge in negotiating with buyers, especially in multiple offer situations, or with buyers who’ll value a quicker closing. Over the…
We are both honoured and proud to have had the chance to help many military families relocate into, and out of, Base Borden. When you work with The Peggy Hill Team during your military relocation, you can be assured that we have your best interests at heart every step of the way. The Peggy Hill…
WELCOME TO HOME OWNERSHIP Buying a home for the first time is exciting, scary, and a great accomplishment! It is also one of the biggest financial decisions that you will ever make, and is a process shrouded in mystery and unknowns, but it doesn’t have to be! In order to help, the Peggy Hill Team…
A Worry-Free Home Inspection There are dozens of individual parts that work together to make up your home. Think of all the individual electrical outlets or plumbing fixtures or HVAC vents in your home. Now add in your appliances, your basement and foundation walls, your roof, and the structural integrity of your home’s framing and…
Moving into a new home is an exciting time, and you’re probably daydreaming about decor and paint schemes and new furniture. But before you get into the fun stuff, there are some basics you should cover first. Change the locksEven if you’re promised that new locks have been installed in your home, you can never…
You’ve found your dream home and now it’s time to cross all your T’s and dot all your I’s before it’s all your own. And one of the first items on your closing checklist the home appraisal. So, what exactly is that? The home appraisal is essentially a value assessment of the home and property….
For most of us, our bedroom is little more than a place to sleep and relax. However, just because it’s always been that way doesn’t mean that we have to settle for drab and dreary. One trend that’s gaining steam these days is converting your current bedroom into a luxury suite (or something comparable). If…
While the value of our homes tend to generally appreciate over time. How much they appreciate will often depend largely on what you do with your home while you live in it. People who make regular upgrades to their homes often enjoy far greater returns on their real estate investments compared to people who just…
Summer is just around the corner and that means it’s time to get the deck ready for those relaxing nights at home in your own backyard oasis. So, we have some tips on how to get your deck fixed up for the new season. Hanging out with your family or hosting friends on your old,…