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Make your next house sale or purchase a homerun with the latest edition of this celebrated Canadian guide
In the Fifth Edition of Buying and Selling a Home For Canadians For Dummies, best-selling authors and real estate experts Douglas Gray and Peter Mitham unpack the good, the bad, and the "I can't believe I didn't think of that" of buying or selling a home in Canada. Buyers will discover the answers to the questions that have kept them up at night, from whether they need an agent to what they should look for in a new home. Sellers will find out how to price their home for maximum value, the real costs associated with real estate sales, and how to list their place.
Real estate doesn't have to be intimidating. Gray and Mitham show you how to navigate a home sale or purchase with skill and confidence and have fun doing it. You'll:
* Identify unique, regional issues you should consider whether you're buying a condo in Toronto or a two-bedroom in Yellowknife
* Discover how to maximize your home's asking price by presenting it in its best light
* Learn the tricks of the trade when it comes to finding hidden gems and diamonds in the rough in a seller's market
Perfect for first-time home buyers and sellers as well as people who've been around the block a few times, Buying and Selling a Home For Canadians For Dummies is the ultimate guide for Canucks who are looking for expert help throughout this seriously important and exciting process.
List of contents
Introduction 1
Part 1: Getting Started Buying and Selling a Home 5
Chapter 1: Buying and Selling a Home: Just the Basics 7
Chapter 2: Introducing the Key Players 19
Part 2: Preparing to Buy a Home 49
Chapter 3: Sizing Up Home Ownership 51
Chapter 4: Understanding Your Finances 69
Chapter 5: Knowing Your Mortgage Options 87
Part 3: Discovering Your Perfect Home 113
Chapter 6: Finding a Home That's Right for You 115
Chapter 7: Shopping for a Home: The Nitty-Gritty 143
Chapter 8: This Home is Great! (Except for . . . ) 177
Part 4: Getting the House You Want 189
Chapter 9: Making a Deal on Your New Home 191
Chapter 10: Signing On to a New Life 203
Chapter 11: Protecting Your Interests: Insurance and Warranties 223
Chapter 12: Closing Time: Closing Events and Moving Day 235
Part 5: Preparing to Sell Your Home 253
Chapter 13: Deciding To Sell (or Stay) 255
Chapter 14: Setting a Price and Knowing the Cost 283
Chapter 15: Making Your House Shine 299
Part 6: Sealing the Deal 319
Chapter 16: Examining Listings and Disclosures 321
Chapter 17: Understanding the Legal Stuff 329
Chapter 18: Being Cognisant of Negotiating Tricks and Bargaining Chips 347
Part 7: The Part of Tens 359
Chapter 19: Ten Regional Concerns When Buying a Home 361
Chapter 20: Ten Tips for Condo Buyers 367
Chapter 21: Ten Tips for Home Sellers 373
Chapter 22: Ten Ways to Protect Your Investment 379
Glossary 385
Index 397
About the author
Douglas Gray, LLB, is a retired real estate lawyer and the author of 25 bestselling books. He is also a speaker and columnist. His website is homebuyer.ca.
Peter Mitham has more than 20 years' experience writing about Canadian real estate for national and international publications.
Summary
Make your next house sale or purchase a homerun with the latest edition of this celebrated Canadian guide
In the Fifth Edition of Buying and Selling a Home For Canadians For Dummies, best-selling authors and real estate experts Douglas Gray and Peter Mitham unpack the good, the bad, and the "I can't believe I didn't think of that" of buying or selling a home in Canada. Buyers will discover the answers to the questions that have kept them up at night, from whether they need an agent to what they should look for in a new home. Sellers will find out how to price their home for maximum value, the real costs associated with real estate sales, and how to list their place.
Real estate doesn't have to be intimidating. Gray and Mitham show you how to navigate a home sale or purchase with skill and confidence and have fun doing it. You'll:
* Identify unique, regional issues you should consider whether you're buying a condo in Toronto or a two-bedroom in Yellowknife
* Discover how to maximize your home's asking price by presenting it in its best light
* Learn the tricks of the trade when it comes to finding hidden gems and diamonds in the rough in a seller's market
Perfect for first-time home buyers and sellers as well as people who've been around the block a few times, Buying and Selling a Home For Canadians For Dummies is the ultimate guide for Canucks who are looking for expert help throughout this seriously important and exciting process.
