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Preparing to Buy

  • How to Choose a REALTOR 2008-08-11 As with any industry each REALTOR® or team varies in experience, services and personality. What you're looking for is not only "the best" but the best fit for you so interview and don't be afraid to ask questions. Your home is likely your biggest asset... [Read More]
  • Buyers Agent Services 2008-06-09 A good Salmon Arm REALTOR® will save you time and money.  When you're shopping for a home and making an offer you can expect your REALTOR® to:Help you to clarify the type of property you need and can afford and then to show you properties that... [Read More]
  • How Much Can I Spend? 2008-07-09 It's important to figure out how much you can spend before you start looking. Determining how much money a financial institution will lend you will be based on a number of factors including your monthly income, assets and the monthly cost of all your debts. ... [Read More]
  • Wants Versus Needs 2008-04-07 Shuswap Real Estate Buyer Tips: What To Look For In Your Next HomeBefore you begin looking for your new home, it is important that you consider the needs of all the people it must shelter and what effect their daily activities will have on your desire for a... [Read More]
  • Housing Options 2008-04-07 To meet the many kinds of needs that people have, a number of different housing styles and types of ownership have developed over the years. Your individual requirements and your income level will govern the housing type which is most suitable for you at the... [Read More]
  • Is This a Good Time to Buy? 2008-08-11 Timing is everything, they say, and that can mean more than just knowing what the market is doing at the moment. When you are looking for your next Shuswap home, ask yourself the following questions:Are you ready to buy?Few joys can match the pride of owning... [Read More]
  • The Search 2008-04-07 Now it’s time to begin your informed search for that "right" home. You have gathered all the information you need to make a rational decision rather than an emotional one, but it may not be as easy as you think!What should you look for When it Comes to... [Read More]
  • Glossary 2008-04-07 Real Estate Terms and DefinitionsAADJACENT - In law, implies that two or more properties are not widely separated though they may not physically touch.ADJOINING - In law, implies that tow properties are contiguous or touching each other as opposed to being... [Read More]
  • Court Ordered Sales 2009-01-16 Court ordered sales are, unfortunately, part and parcel with the economic state we're currently in although foreclosures are not the only reason a property can end up as a court ordered sale. We're getting a lot of emails now from people looking for this information... [Read More]