To rent or buy in Mississauga? That is a question running through many first-time buyers’ minds these days, especially as the real estate market continues to reach new levels. Conventional wisdom says that homeownership is a better option because it is an investment into your future. With historically low interest and mortgage rates, it’s a good time to consider buying a home.  However, a decision of this magnitude comes down to personal preference and your lifestyle. Is... [read more]

Nowadays, buyers have more choices than ever before when it comes to buying a home in Mississauga. From condos, townhomes, link homes, semi-detached or detached homes, our community offers a range of home types for real estate buyers. Choosing the right type of home for you or your family is very important. You want to select a property that offers a workable floor plan, ample square footage and enough bedrooms and bathrooms to suit your lifestyle. There are other factors to consider too,... [read more]

Buying a home comes with a hefty price tag. It’s also the most expensive purchase that you will ever make. Aside from the initial purchase price of your new home, there are additional costs that you will incur, too.  Here’s a list of other possible expenses that you’ll need to save for when buying real estate in Mississauga: Mortgage Loan Insurance If you are putting less than 20% of the house value down, you may require mortgage loan insurance. Depending on the... [read more]

In all of my years as a realtor, it’s rare to find a home buyer or seller who rejoices at the idea of moving. It’s one of life’s milestones that draws widespread misery. After all, moving is physically hard work that can be met with emotional roadblocks too. However, if you go into the process with a realistic view of what’s to come and pair that mindset with a systematic way of packing up your entire life, it can take the stress out of the situation.  Here are... [read more]

Many people consider investing in real estate as a way to build a nest egg and have tenants pay the mortgage. There are many pros and cons to taking this leap. Here are nine things to know before you jump into real estate investing in Mississauga: 1. Find out how much you can afford  Before you start searching for a Mississauga investment property, meet with your mortgage broker first to determine how much money you can afford to borrow responsibly. 2. Look for properties that... [read more]