Before you buy, contact the condo board with the following questions. In the process, you'll learn how responsive - and organized - its members are. You'll also be alerted to potential problems with the property! What percentage of units…

You've heard it a million times from friends, family, relatives, colleagues and even people you don't know: "When you rent you're throwing your money away! " Very true. And the longer you rent, the higher the rent rate becomes and you'll throw…

You've shopped around, seen many fine homes, decided on the one you want, made the offer, worked your way through negotiations and finally have an accepted offer. Once the legal part of the transaction is completed, you'll be a home owner!…

2 BLUEBELL BEND Portugal Cove/St. Philips A1M 2P8 $649, 900 Fantastic panoramic views of Conception Bay from the master bedroom, the rec room, the two decks (one covered) with an absolutely amazing view from the 16 foot high windowed…

After you've made up your mind to sell your home, the next thing to do is to contact a Realtor to draw up a Listing Agreement which is a contract between you, your Realtor and the real estate office he or she represents. It must clearly outline the…

A Multiple Listing Service, or MLS, is a system by which real estate salespeople share information with other salespersons by means of a centralized computer database to help market a property. Before the computer era, MLS providers kept their…

Not so many years ago, the thought of an inspection on a home you were buying was basically never considered. When you viewed a property, you looked at the roof, open and closed the windows, flushed the toilet, checked the basement for signs of…

The money you pay each month to "keep a roof over your head" should be money that's invested in your future. If you own a home, then each mortgage payment you make is actually money you are saving. When you eventually sell that home you will have..

Once you've made that major decision to buy a new home and know what you would like to have in it, your next step is to determine what you can afford. There are two ways this can be done - get pre-approved or pre-qualified for a mortgage through a…

13 Spencer Street St. John's, NL A1C 4H1 MLS # 159580 Centre city 3 bedroom semi-detached 2 story home close to all amenities and bus routes, but within easy walking distance of most city conveniences, grocery stores, restaurants, bars,…

They see a home they like, take too much time deciding to put in an offer, and the house gets sold to another buyer. They don't take the time to find out about their mortgage options and oftentimes miss out on the best deal. They don't…

It's that time of year again and as we all know the rain and the shoveling snow are soon to come. What to do and actually doing it today before the wet weather comes and water penetrates your home can save you thousands of dollars of repair work…

31 Palm Drive, St. John's, Newfoundland, A1H 1C7 NOW asking $449, 900, reduced by $10, 000. MLS 158709. Are you looking for the larger family home that can accommodate 4 kids and the dog? Are you also looking for quality and distinction? This may…

So what was I thinking when prices for real estate were as low as they were? I have asked myself that question a few times. In St. John's we have seen real estate prices surge in the last three years. Those who were "smart" enough to buy…

A St. John's, Newfoundland mortgage broker is going to jail. This week a St. John's mortgage broker who owned the firm Newfoundland Mortgage Brokers has been found guilty of running a ponzi scheme and defrauding investors of over $500, 000. Mr…