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Homebuyer's school is where new and seasoned homebuyers get the latest strategies and tips so they are better prepared when making their next home purchase.
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About to finalize buying your home? What are the closing costs you need to be aware of? In this episode, we talk with Brad McCallum, Realtor with ReMax First, and discuss the additional costs you need to be aware of when buying a home, when they occur and where they come from. We also discuss if you can buy a home without any closing costs. Prefer to watch the video or read and take notes? See the transcript: https://stories.brookfieldresidential.com/homebuyersschool/what-are-closing-costs-when-buying-a-home-or-a-condo We discuss the following items: What are the closing costs when buying a house or condo? When do you pay the closing costs and to whom? Can you buy a home without closing costs? Have any questions or show topic suggestions? Contact us: Email: live.calgary@askbrookfield.com live.edmonton@askbrookfield.com Web: homebuyersschool.ca
Should you buy a home before or after you are married? In this episode, we talk with Brad McCallum, Realtor with ReMax First, and discuss the pros and cons of buying a home before and after getting married. You'll learn key family and economic conditions that will impact your decision to buy a home. Prefer to watch the video or read and take notes? See the transcript: https://stories.brookfieldresidential.com/homebuyersschool/pros-and-cons-buying-a-home-before-and-after-marriage We discuss the following items: Pros and cons of buying a home before marriage Pros and cons of buying a home after marriage Family and economic factors when buying a home Have any questions or show topic suggestions? Contact us: Email: live.calgary@askbrookfield.com live.edmonton@askbrookfield.com Web: homebuyersschool.ca
Planning on buying your first home this year? What are the top mistakes other first time home buyers make and how do you avoid them? In this episode, we talk with Brad McCallum, Realtor with ReMax First, and discuss some common mistakes when buying your first home such as assuming every home on the market is a good buy or being not ready to actually make a purchase. Prefer to watch the video or read and take notes? See the transcript: https://stories.brookfieldresidential.com/homebuyersschool/avoid-biggest-first-time-home-buyer-mistakes We discuss the following items: First time home buyer mistakes to avoid including: Trying to time the market Assuming every home in the market is a good buy Assuming every home in the market is overpriced Being not prepared to buy Have any questions or show topic suggestions? Contact us: Email: live.calgary@askbrookfield.com live.edmonton@askbrookfield.com Web: homebuyersschool.ca
Before buying a home, what do you need to consider and prepare for? In this episode, we talk with Brad McCallum, Realtor with ReMax First, and discuss what are the top five things you absolutely MUST consider before buying a home for the first time. Prefer to watch the video or read and take notes? See the transcript: https://stories.brookfieldresidential.com/homebuyersschool/top-5-things-to-consider-when-buying-a-home-for-the-first-time We discuss the following items: What you must consider before before buying a home including: Understanding the value of a home The cost of buying (not just monetary) Location Future needs Lifestyle Have any questions or show topic suggestions? Contact us: Email: live.calgary@askbrookfield.com live.edmonton@askbrookfield.com Web: homebuyersschool.ca
Thinking about buying a home in 2020? What are some things you need to consider? In this episode, we talk with Brad McCallum, Realtor with ReMax First, and discuss what are the key factors to look if you are planning to buy a home in 2020. We explore if you should time the market and what non-monetary reasons to consider. Prefer to watch the video or read and take notes? See the transcript: https://stories.brookfieldresidential.com/homebuyersschool/should-i-wait-to-buy-a-house-in-2020 We discuss the following items: Should you buy a home in 2020? Should you try to time the market when buying? What other reasons, besides home value, to consider when buying a home Have any questions or show topic suggestions? Contact us: Email: live.calgary@askbrookfield.com live.edmonton@askbrookfield.com Web: homebuyersschool.ca
Ready to sell your home? Is staging your home required? In this episode, we talk with Brad McCallum, realtor with Remax First, and discuss if staging actually helps sell your home faster. We explore how to make your home "less personal" for visitors and if it's better to have an empty home or a staged home. Finally, we provide some DIY staging tips if you don't want to pay for professional staging. Prefer to watch the video or read and take notes? See the transcript: https://stories.brookfieldresidential.com/homebuyersschool/does-staging-your-home-help-it-sell We discuss the following items: Does staging your home help it sell? How to "de-personalize" your home when selling Is it better to have a home staged or completely empty? Making sure your home is clean while selling Do it yourself staging tips Have any questions or show topic suggestions? Contact us: Email: live.calgary@askbrookfield.com live.edmonton@askbrookfield.com Web: homebuyersschool.ca
Wondering what the true cost of homeownership is? In this episode, we talk with Brad McCallum, realtor with Remax First, and discuss all the costs when buying and owning a home that aren't readily apparent. We talk about home maintenance costs and how location not just affects your home's cost but also lifestyle. We also explore the costs associated with new and resale homes. Prefer to watch the video or read and take notes? See the transcript: https://stories.brookfieldresidential.com/homebuyersschool/hidden-costs-when-buying-a-house We discuss the following items: What is the true cost of homeownership? Cost of home maintenance How where you live directly and indirect impacts costs Cost of buying new vs resale home Have any questions or show topic suggestions? Contact us: Email: live.calgary@askbrookfield.com live.edmonton@askbrookfield.com Web: homebuyersschool.ca
Wondering what the differences are between closing costs and a down payment? How do they affect you when buying a home? In this episode, we talk with Troy Champ, Mortgage Advisor with Mortgage Tree and discuss the differences between the two, how closing costs are applied when buying a home, what home builders may cover. Finally, we also look at differences between the two regarding new and resale homes. Prefer to watch the video or read and take notes? See the transcript: http://stories.brookfieldresidential.com/homebuyersschool/are-down-payments-and-closing-costs-the-same We discuss the following items: Differences between a down payment and closing costs What's included in closing costs? The difference in closing costs between new and resale home? What home builders cover in relation to closing costs? Have any questions or show topic suggestions? Contact us: Email: live.calgary@askbrookfield.com live.edmonton@askbrookfield.com Web: homebuyersschool.ca
What's the best way to light up your home's interior? How about for every room? In this episode, we talk with Rebecca Hotchkiss, Interior Designer with Brookfield Residential, and discuss how to choose lighting for your home, lighting maintenance, as well as the best lighting design for each room of your home. We also explore different lighting design ideas. Prefer to watch the video or read and take notes? See the transcript: https://stories.brookfieldresidential.com/homebuyersschool/plan-interior-lighting-design-for-my-home We discuss the following items: How do you choose lighting for your home? Home lighting maintenance Lighting every room in your home Lighting design tips Have any questions or show topic suggestions? Contact us: Email: support@homebuyersschool.ca Web: homebuyersschool.ca
Debating whether to put porcelain or ceramic tile in your home? What are the best uses for each? In this episode, we talk with Rebecca Hotchkiss, Interior Designer with Brookfield Residential, and discuss the difference between porcelain and ceramic and where the best places to put them in your home. We also explore how to clean, maintain and if they need to be replaced. Prefer to watch the video or read and take notes? See the transcript: https://stories.brookfieldresidential.com/homebuyersschool/how-to-tell-the-difference-between-ceramic-and-porcelain-tile We discuss the following items: Difference between porcelain and ceramic tile When to use either for your home How to clean and maintain When to replace (if at all) Have any questions or show topic suggestions? Contact us: Email: support@homebuyersschool.ca Web: homebuyersschool.ca
Thinking about changing carpet for your current home? How about for a new home? How do you choose the best one for each room? In this episode, we talk with Rebecca Hotchkiss, Interior Designer with Brookfield Residential, and discuss choosing the best carpet for your home including: quality and durability and which carpet is easier to clean. We also explore which carpet makes your home look bigger and how to choose the right colour for each room. Prefer to watch the video or read and take notes? See the transcript: https://stories.brookfieldresidential.com/homebuyersschool/how-to-choose-the-best-carpet-for-every-room-in-your-home We discuss the following items: Choosing the best carpet for your home Quality and durability of carpets Which ones are easier to clean/maintain? Which carpet makes your room look bigger? How to choose the right carpet colour for each room Which colours are trending for 2019 and 2020? Have any questions or show topic suggestions? Contact us: Email: support@homebuyersschool.ca Web: homebuyersschool.ca
Looking to use tile for your new home? Which ones are best suited for each room? why?In this episode, we talk with Rebecca Hotchkiss, Interior Designer with Brookfield Residential, and discuss how to choose the best tile for each room in your home including maintenance and colour. Prefer to watch the video or read and take notes? See the transcript: https://stories.brookfieldresidential.com/homebuyersschool/how-to-choose-the-best-tile-for-every-room-in-your-home We discuss the following items: Which tile is best for every room in your home (i.e. porcelain, ceramic, marble, etc...) Which is easier to maintain How to choose tile colour to complement your interior design Have any questions or show topic suggestions? Contact us: Email: support@homebuyersschool.ca Web: homebuyersschool.ca
Looking for different flooring options other than hardwood for your home? What are the costs and maintenance? In this episode, we talk with Rebecca Hotchkiss, Interior Designer with Brookfield Residential, and discuss flooring alternatives and when you would need them. We also explore how to maintain and pricing. Prefer to watch the video or read and take notes? See the transcript: https://stories.brookfieldresidential.com/homebuyersschool/what-are-flooring-alternatives-to-hardwood-to-use-in-your-home We discuss the following items: What flooring options you have have outside of hardwood When to use these options Do these flooring alternatives ever need to be replaced? How to maintain and what are the costs Have any questions or show topic suggestions? Contact us: Email: support@homebuyersschool.ca Web: homebuyersschool.ca
Renovating or designing a bathroom? What countertops should you use? In this episode, we talk with Mackenzie Schurer, Interior Designer with Brookfield Residential, and discuss bathroom countertop ideas and how to choose the best one for your home. We explore cleaning and sealing, and modern design ideas to complement the rest of your house. Prefer to watch the video or read and take notes? See the transcript: https://stories.brookfieldresidential.com/homebuyersschool/how-to-choose-the-best-countertop-for-your-bathroom We discuss the following items: Choosing the right countertop for your bathroom and what you must consider before installing Cleaning and sealing tips Design ideas to complement the rest of your home Have any questions or show topic suggestions? Contact us: Email: support@homebuyersschool.ca Web: homebuyersschool.ca
Updating the interior paint colours of your home? Choosing colours for a brand new home? How do you choose the colour that will complement the rest of the home? In this episode, we talk with Mackenzie Schurer, Interior Designer with Brookfield Residential, and discuss how to make this decision based on the type of room and complementary elements like flooring and countertops. We also explore which colours to choose to improve your home's resale value. Prefer to watch the video or read and take notes? See the transcript: https://stories.brookfieldresidential.com/homebuyersschool/how-to-pick-the-best-interior-paint-colours-for-your-home We discuss the following items: Choosing the best interior paint colours based on: Type of room Other complementary elements like countertops or flooring improve resale value Have any questions or show topic suggestions? Contact us: Email: support@homebuyersschool.ca Web: homebuyersschool.ca
Planning on a renovating or installing new kitchen tile countertops? What are the best types of tile? How about the latest designs? In this episode, we talk with Mackenzie Schurer, Interior Designer with Brookfield Residential, and discuss new countertop tiles for your kitchen, benefits of each, maintenance and price. We also review some tile countertop ideas, combinations and trends. Prefer to watch the video or read and take notes? See the transcript: https://stories.brookfieldresidential.com/homebuyersschool/what-are-the-best-modern-tile-countertop-ideas-for-your-kitchen We discuss the following items: Best types of countertops for kitchens and benefits of each Maintenance and pricing Countertop ideas including combinations and trends Have any questions or show topic suggestions? Contact us: Email: support@homebuyersschool.ca Web: homebuyersschool.ca
Wondering if you can actually afford to buy that home you've been eyeing? How much can you afford? How much will your lender provide? In this episode, we talk with Mujtaba Syed, Mortgage Specialist with the Bank of Montreal, and discuss how much mortgage you can afford and how the banks/lenders determine how much they can lend you. We explore how your income and debt impacts mortgage affordability and how you should set up a monthly budget to include your mortgage payments. Prefer to watch the video or read and take notes? See the transcript: https://stories.brookfieldresidential.com/homebuyersschool/how-much-mortgage-can-i-afford-including-calculating-income-and-debt We discuss the following items: How much mortgage can you afford How banks/lenders determine how much to lend you How your income and debt affect mortgage affordability How to set up a budget to include monthly mortgage payments Have any questions or show topic suggestions? Contact us: Email: support@homebuyersschool.ca Web: homebuyersschool.ca
Planning to apply for a mortgage? Who do you talk to? How do you get the best rates? In this episode, we talk with Mujtaba Syed, Mortgage Specialist with the Bank of Montreal, and discuss choosing the right mortgage lender for you. We also explore how to do your research when looking for a lender, questions you need to ask and if you can (or should) change lenders when renewing your mortgage. Prefer to watch the video or read and take notes? See the transcript: https://stories.brookfieldresidential.com/homebuyersschool/how-to-choose-the-right-mortgage-lender We discuss the following items: Choosing the right mortgage lender for you How to research and what questions to ask If you can (and should) change lenders when renewing your mortgage Do lenders specialize in specific mortgage types? Have any questions or show topic suggestions? Contact us: Email: support@homebuyersschool.ca Web: homebuyersschool.ca
Before applying for a mortgage, what do you need to prepare? How do you get your finances in order? In this episode, we talk with Mujtaba Syed, Mortgage Specialist with the Bank of Montreal, and discuss how to prepare for a mortgage including how to understand your budget, ways to improve your credit and how the mortgage approval process works. Prefer to watch the video or read and take notes? See the transcript: https://stories.brookfieldresidential.com/homebuyersschool/what-you-need-to-do-before-applying-for-a-mortgage We discuss the following items: How and what to prepare for your mortgage application How to improve your credit score What to know about the mortgage approval process Have any questions or show topic suggestions? Contact us: Email: support@homebuyersschool.ca Web: homebuyersschool.ca
Not sure about the difference between a condo or townhouse? How do you find out which one is right for you? In this episode, we talk with Karen McDonald, Community Manager with Brookfield Residential, we discuss the differences between the home types, property tax implications of each and which has a higher resale value. Prefer to watch the video or read and take notes? See the transcript: https://stories.brookfieldresidential.com/homebuyersschool/townhouse-vs-condo-whats-the-difference-and-which-has-a-better-resale-value We discuss the following items: Differences between a condo and townhouse including Pros and cons of owning each Property tax implications on each Which has more resale value Have any questions or show topic suggestions? Contact us: Email: support@homebuyersschool.ca Web: homebuyersschool.ca
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