There are a number questions that as a buyer, you should know to ask when considering a purchase of a waterfront property. The Niagara region offers a variety of types of waterfront properties beginning with the South shores of Lake Ontario that borders along Niagara-on-the-Lake. Also, the world famous Niagara River Parkway, known for the […]
New Listing – 550 East West Line NOTL
When city meets country! 550 East West Line is the prime example where city meets country. Located in the heart of Niagara-on-the-Lake’s rural setting, it is surrounded by fruit trees at the rear with the privileges of city services, city water, natural gas and municipal sewer. It is a 10 minute drive to St. Catharines, […]
St. David’s “Salt Box” Style House Brings Home Modern and Historic Elements
Consider viewing 230 Four Mile Creek Rd. in the quaint village of St. David’s. This area does form part of Niagara-on-the-Lake boundaries. It is the up and coming market with newer developments, wineries and restaurant. This location is convenient if you like to travel, being that the U.S. border is 10 minutes away as well […]
Advice for Buyers
This article is provided by our national governing body known to us realtors as CREA – Canadian Real Estate Association. This article will provide you, the buyer, with an array of useful basic information that can be used as a guide when the time comes to purchase your home. Do not hesitate to use CREA’s […]
Disclosure and latent defects: be careful what you sign
Through the process of purchasing a home, buyers will learn or hear of real estate terminology that they are often not familiar with. The terms “latent defect” and “patent defect” are often encountered while the buyer is conducting a home inspection or their real estate sales person might mention to the buyer while viewing homes. […]
Include conditions when you submit your offer
While preparing an offer to purchase a property in the Niagara Region, most offers will include conditions for the purpose of meeting the buyer’s needs and manage risks. Some of you are not sure what is acceptable when timelines are inserted within the offer to meet these conditions. Who decides? Is it the buyer or […]
Radon Gas: What is it and should I be concerned about this when buying a home?
5 things to know about the fine print when buying a home
Be wary of developers ‘building to code’
By Vanessa Roman I recently attended a Home Show and was, for the most part, impressed with the calibre of the vendors flogging their home wares. These are always great places to check out the innovation on offer, and to get some ideas for new home solutions and potential firms to recommend to clients. But […]
Legal Advice for When You are Buying a Home: Chattels and Fixtures
Five things to remember about chattels and fixtures, when you are thinking of buying a home here in our beautiful Niagara Region. First of all, what are chattels and fixtures? There is a distinct definition: Chattels are items that are included with the purchase of your home, that could include such items as appliances, window […]