Ask David
January 13, 2017
DEAR DAVID: How many homes should I be viewing before putting in a purchase offer? — NERVOUS BUYER DEAR NERVOUS: There is no magic number; you […]
January 20, 2017
DEAR DAVID: Is the appreciation on condominiums as fast as that of detached homes? – CONSIDERNG A CONDO DEAR CONDO: The short answer is yes, with certain stipulations. […]
January 27, 2017
Dear David, Are there incentives available for people who are disabled and want to buy a home? Any renovation grants? – Looking for Options Dear Options, […]
February 3, 2017
Dear David, Do I need a home inspection when buying a condo? – Unsure Dear Unsure, I always recommend a home inspection to my buyers, as […]
February 10, 2017
Dear David, Where is the best area to live in K-W? – New in Town Dear New, Thankfully, Kitchener, Waterloo (and Cambridge) boast many great neighbourhoods […]
February 17, 2017
Dear David, Do I need to put down a deposit when buying a home? How much do I need? – Ready to Buy Dear Ready, Putting […]
February 24, 2017
Dear David, How can I be sure that the house I buy is in a safe area? – Concerned Citizen Dear Concerned, An experienced Realtor can […]
March 3, 2017
Dear David, We’re moving in a few weeks and have 2 young children. Any advice? – Anxious Dad Dear Anxious, My oldest was a toddler the […]
March 10, 2017
Dear David, How do I find out if there is public transportation in my area? – Concerned Commuter Dear Commuter, For a complete overview of public […]
March 17, 2017
Dear David, What is the difference between Joint Tenants and Tenants in Common? – Legal Eagle Dear Eagle, Property can be owned either individually, or jointly. […]
March 24, 2017
Dear David, We purchased our house a month ago. The furnace stopped working this week. Do we have any recourse? – Chilly Dear Chilly, First you […]
March 31, 2017
Dear David, Can a Realtor help me purchase a home that is For Sale by Owner? – Eager Buyer Dear Eager, Absolutely! In fact, it is […]
April 7, 2017
Dear David, Local house prices are rising quickly. Should we sell and rent for the short term until the market corrects, then purchase a home when […]
April 14, 2017
Dear David, What is land transfer tax? – New Buyer Dear New Buyer, Land transfer tax is a tax that a buyer pays when buying property […]
April 21, 2017
Dear David, We’re putting our house on the market next week. I’ve scrubbed it top to bottom to help it seem fresh, but it still smells […]
April 28, 2017
Dear David, I often hear that kitchen renovations offer the best return on investment. How do we spruce up ours on a budget? – Thrifty and […]
May 5, 2017
Dear David, We just signed the agreement to buy our new home. Should we pay the deposit by certified cheque or bank draft? – Ready to […]
May 12, 2017
Dear David, What does it mean if a home has a historic designation? – Old Timer Dear Old Timer, A handful of properties in our region are […]
May 19, 2017
Dear David, So many sellers expect a firm offer these days. What if we want to do an inspection? – Nervous Buyer Dear Nervous, I always […]
May 26, 2017
Dear David, While signing a purchase agreement, my Realtor asked for my driver’s licence. Why is that? – Privacy Please Dear Privacy, As a buyer or […]
June 2, 2017
Dear David, We’re looking to purchase a “renovation project”. We hear about homes around the city that used to be marijuana grow ops, what signs do […]
June 9, 2017
Dear David, We recently purchased a new build and did not have a lawyer look through the agreement due to time constraints. What is the implication […]
June 16, 2017
My mortgage is about to come up for renewal and I'm looking for a competitive rate; My neighbour's teenage kids have taken to parking their cars on the front lawn.
June 23, 2017
Deposits are much higher than they used to be; legal fee costs can run high; capitalization rate definition.
June 30, 2017
Estimating closing costs; appliances breaking down; tax bills
July 7, 2017
Dear David, What is a CMA? – Just Wondering Dear Wondering, Before putting your home on the market, your realtor will perform a Comparative Market Analysis, […]
July 14, 2017
Dear David, What is the point of a final walk through? – Last Minute Dear Last Minute, A final walk through is your last chance to […]
July 21, 2017
Dear David, We were pre-approved for a mortgage a few weeks ago, but when we put in an offer to purchase a home, our financing was […]
July 28, 2017
Dear David, I sold my house firm, with no conditions. When the buyers came for their agreed-upon one hour walk-through, they brought an inspector with them […]
August 11, 2017
Dear David, There’s an Open House coming up at our home next weekend. What should we do to prepare? – Ready to Sell Dear Ready: You’ll […]