Kamloops Property For Sale - Danielle Doucet's Blog

Many first-time buyers are debating whether they should continue to rent or should they buy. It’s also a consideration for those entering retirement age that are thinking of downsizing out of their home to a condo or apartment. But what makes more sense to rent or to buy? There are some big adva...

Buying a home with a secondary income suite, or with the intention of installing one, can be an effective way to offset steep mortgage costs in some of the hottest Canadian real estate markets. And it should come as no surprise that they’ve become a widespread practice in Toronto and Vancouver, ...

You have many choices when it comes time to get your mortgage. Not only do the different types, terms, and options for the mortgage vary, but you also have options when it comes to choosing the lender for your home loan. It’s important that your lender offers you a competitive rate, but there ar...

Are you looking to pay off you mortgage sooner? Buying a home with a basement apartment may be your ticket. And while a lot of homeowners consider renting out a basement apartment, what’s stopping you from taking it a step further? What if instead of living upstairs and renting out the basement,...

Not all home improvements make financial sense. I hear questions from prospective sellers all the time regarding home improvements and will they add value to the home. A common question is "I am worried that my home improvements are not going to pay off at all when I sell my house. Do all home i...

Getting a divorce is tough enough, but having to sort out the house and finances can seem like a daunting process. Here’s a few tips on how to minimize your frustration, and financial exposure, during a divorce. In era where almost half of marriages end in divorce we all must try to acknowledge ...

Have you heard or been told things that you think "that doesn't seem right" in regards to Real Estate? A home is likely the most expensive purchase you'll ever make. And the best way to protect yourself from costly mistakes is to go in with a solid understanding of all aspects of the home-buying...

Borrower or credit costs can be outrageous. To go get a line of credit, you are usually paying upwards of prime plus 3% or even 5%. These lines of credit can be based on interest only or principle and interest payments. This kind of loan is based on how the lender views you as a risk. In other w...

With the average price of a detached home in cities such as Toronto now above the $1million mark, for many, condos have become the new starter home and possibly the domicile option for years to come. First time home buyers are plagued with a whirlwind of decisions when looking for the perfect pl...

For many sellers, Cash is King. Cash is a safe bet, and you don’t have to take your chances with a buyer who needs to jump through hoops to get a mortgage loan to buy your property. But is the cash offer always the right deal for your home sale? The Appeal of Cash The first thing you need to add...