Should I wait to buy a house in 2020? What market factors SHOULD I consider?

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Recent Episodes from Homebuyer's School

What are closing costs when buying a house or a condo?

About to finalize buying your home? What are the closing costs you need to be aware of? In this episode, we talk with Brad McCallum, Realtor with ReMax First, and discuss the additional costs you need to be aware of when buying a home, when they occur and where they come from. We also discuss if you can buy a home without any closing costs.

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We discuss the following items:

What are the closing costs when buying a house or condo?
When do you pay the closing costs and to whom?
Can you buy a home without closing costs?

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https://stories.brookfieldresidential.com/homebuyersschool/pros-and-cons-buying-a-home-before-and-after-marriage

enMarch 05, 2020

Pros and cons of buying a home before and after marriage

Should you buy a home before or after you are married? In this episode, we talk with Brad McCallum, Realtor with ReMax First, and discuss the pros and cons of buying a home before and after getting married. You'll learn key family and economic conditions that will impact your decision to buy a home.

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We discuss the following items:

Pros and cons of buying a home before marriage
Pros and cons of buying a home after marriage
Family and economic factors when buying a home

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https://stories.brookfieldresidential.com/homebuyersschool/avoid-biggest-first-time-home-buyer-mistakes

enFebruary 06, 2020

Don't make these biggest first time home buyer mistakes (so you get the BEST VALUE!)

Planning on buying your first home this year? What are the top mistakes other first time home buyers make and how do you avoid them? In this episode, we talk with Brad McCallum, Realtor with ReMax First, and discuss some common mistakes when buying your first home such as assuming every home on the market is a good buy or being not ready to actually make a purchase.

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We discuss the following items:

First time home buyer mistakes to avoid including:
- Trying to time the market
- Assuming every home in the market is a good buy
- Assuming every home in the market is overpriced
- Being not prepared to buy

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https://stories.brookfieldresidential.com/homebuyersschool/top-5-things-to-consider-when-buying-a-home-for-the-first-time

enJanuary 16, 2020

Top 5 things you must consider when buying a home for the first time

Before buying a home, what do you need to consider and prepare for? In this episode, we talk with Brad McCallum, Realtor with ReMax First, and discuss what are the top five things you absolutely MUST consider before buying a home for the first time.

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We discuss the following items:

What you must consider before before buying a home including:
- Understanding the value of a home
- The cost of buying (not just monetary)
- Location
- Future needs
- Lifestyle

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https://stories.brookfieldresidential.com/homebuyersschool/should-i-wait-to-buy-a-house-in-2020

enJanuary 09, 2020

Should I wait to buy a house in 2020? What market factors SHOULD I consider?

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We discuss the following items:

Should you buy a home in 2020?
Should you try to time the market when buying?
What other reasons, besides home value, to consider when buying a home

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https://stories.brookfieldresidential.com/homebuyersschool/does-staging-your-home-help-it-sell

enJanuary 03, 2020

Does staging your home help it sell? (with DIY tips to help sell your home quicker!)

Ready to sell your home? Is staging your home required? In this episode, we talk with Brad McCallum, realtor with Remax First, and discuss if staging actually helps sell your home faster. We explore how to make your home "less personal" for visitors and if it's better to have an empty home or a staged home. Finally, we provide some DIY staging tips if you don't want to pay for professional staging.

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We discuss the following items:

Does staging your home help it sell?
How to "de-personalize" your home when selling
Is it better to have a home staged or completely empty?
Making sure your home is clean while selling
Do it yourself staging tips

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https://stories.brookfieldresidential.com/homebuyersschool/hidden-costs-when-buying-a-house

enDecember 27, 2019

What are the hidden costs when buying and owning a house?

Wondering what the true cost of homeownership is? In this episode, we talk with Brad McCallum, realtor with Remax First, and discuss all the costs when buying and owning a home that aren't readily apparent. We talk about home maintenance costs and how location not just affects your home's cost but also lifestyle. We also explore the costs associated with new and resale homes.

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We discuss the following items:

What is the true cost of homeownership?
Cost of home maintenance
How where you live directly and indirect impacts costs
Cost of buying new vs resale home

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http://stories.brookfieldresidential.com/homebuyersschool/are-down-payments-and-closing-costs-the-same

enDecember 19, 2019

What's the difference between closing costs and down payment?

Wondering what the differences are between closing costs and a down payment? How do they affect you when buying a home? In this episode, we talk with Troy Champ, Mortgage Advisor with Mortgage Tree and discuss the differences between the two, how closing costs are applied when buying a home, what home builders may cover. Finally, we also look at differences between the two regarding new and resale homes.

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We discuss the following items:

Differences between a down payment and closing costs
What's included in closing costs?
The difference in closing costs between new and resale home?
What home builders cover in relation to closing costs?

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https://stories.brookfieldresidential.com/homebuyersschool/pros-and-cons-of-buying-new-vs.-resale-home

enDecember 12, 2019

What are the pros and cons of buying new vs. resale home?

Planning to buy a new home? Wondering if you should buy new or used? What are the pros and cons? In this episode, we talk with Cory McDonald, Community Manager with Brookfield Residential, and discuss whether to buy a new or resale home and the benefits of each. We talk about pricing and additional fees as well as the impact of location when making your decision.

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We discuss the following items:

Pros and cons of buying a new home vs a resale home
Impact of location and community
Which is cheaper?
Additional fees to consider

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