Posted on
July 30, 2020
by
Janine Mazzalupi
As you've probably noticed, credit card companies regularly offer bonuses to get you to apply for their cards. For example, one such card company offers opportunities to buy tickets to concerts and other events ahead of everyone else. It's their "front of the line" service.
When you’re searching for a new home, wouldn't it be great if you could get to the front of the line on desirable properties – before other buyers get the chance? Well, in a way, you can. The first thing you need to...
Posted on
July 12, 2020
by
Janine Mazzalupi
Finding a New Home when You're Busy, Busy, Busy!
Imagine you have a major project at work, you have to deal with home schooling and you still need to deal with groceries, laundry and dinner. Whoa! That's a busy life. Can you still find and buy a new home with such a tight schedule?
The good news is, you can. In fact, there's plenty you can do to save time. Consider these tips:
• Get specific about the home you want to buy. Think about property type (for example, "two story, detached"), number...
Posted on
July 12, 2020
by
Janine Mazzalupi
Why is making a big change in life often so difficult? According to psychologists, maintaining the "status quo" is one of the most powerful motivations we have. If things are "okay", even making a change for the better can be difficult. Our brains resist. You may have experienced this if you’ve thought about selling your current property and finding your next dream home. Your house may be "good enough" for you now and the neighbourhood might be "okay" too. So, even if your dream is to get into...