Advice for buyers and sellers
What to do, what to check and what to avoid, written for Ontario.
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How to prepare your home to be sold
A room-by-room plan for getting an Ontario home ready for photos and showings, in the order that gives the most return for the least money.
Read in 5 minutesTen things to look out for when you buy a house
The red flags Ontario home buyers should check before making an offer, from old wiring and wet basements to rental contracts and unpermitted work.
Read in 6 minutes SellingWhich fixes are worth doing before you sell, and which are not
Not every repair pays for itself. How to decide what to fix, what to disclose and what to leave for the buyer when selling a home in Ontario.
Read in 4 minutesWhat to check before you buy a condo
How to read a status certificate, judge a reserve fund and avoid surprise costs when buying a resale or pre-construction condo in Ontario.
Read in 5 minutes SellingSeven things to look out for when you sell your house
The mistakes that cost Ontario home sellers the most money, from overpricing to mortgage penalties, and how to avoid each one.
Read in 5 minutesClosing costs in Ontario: what buyers pay beyond the price
A plain list of the costs Ontario home buyers pay on closing day, with typical ranges, so your budget covers more than the down payment.
Read in 4 minutes