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Team Pinto

May 22, 20236 min read

Mastering the Art of Real Estate Negotiation with Team Pinto

Buying a home is one of the most significant financial decisions an individual or family will make. It's a process that can be thrilling,...

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Final Walkthrough Checklist: What to Look for Before Closing on Your Home

Team Pinto

May 17, 20236 min read

Final Walkthrough Checklist: What to Look for Before Closing on Your Home

You have almost got through the whole process of buying a Waterloo Region home . From those early days of using a mortgage calculator to...

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Top Ten Ways a Real Estate Agent Can Help You Find the Perfect Home

Team Pinto

May 15, 20235 min read

Top Ten Ways a Real Estate Agent Can Help You Find the Perfect Home

Finding the perfect home can be an overwhelming and time-consuming process. With countless options available, it's easy to feel lost and...

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How to Get an Accurate Estimate of Your Waterloo Region Home's Value

Team Pinto

May 3, 20236 min read

How to Get an Accurate Estimate of Your Waterloo Region Home's Value

Every Waterloo Region homeowner wonders at some point how much their home is worth and how to determine their home's value. Getting an...

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101 Moving Organization Tips for a Stress-Free, Budget-Friendly Relocation

Team Pinto

Apr 21, 20237 min read

101 Moving Organization Tips for a Stress-Free, Budget-Friendly Relocation

Moving to a new Waterloo Region home can be both exciting and overwhelming. The process involves countless tasks, from packing and...

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The Best Ways to Involve Children in the Home Buying Process: A Family-Friendly House Hunting Guide

Team Pinto

Apr 19, 20235 min read

The Best Ways to Involve Children in the Home Buying Process: A Family-Friendly House Hunting Guide

House hunting can be a stressful and emotional experience for everyone involved. As parents, we want our children to feel included and...

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The Benefits of Working with a Buyer's Agent for Your Home Search

Team Pinto

Apr 7, 20235 min read

The Benefits of Working with a Buyer's Agent for Your Home Search

You've decided to buy a Waterloo Region home. You see a house you like and contact the listing agent. Do you realize that the agent...

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To Rent or To Buy: Making the Right Decision in Today's Housing Market

Team Pinto

Mar 15, 20236 min read

To Rent or To Buy: Making the Right Decision in Today's Housing Market

In today's housing market, it's not always easy to determine whether renting or buying a home is the better choice. The answer often...

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How the 4 Cs of Credit Impact Your Mortgage Loan Approval

Team Pinto

Mar 13, 20234 min read

How the 4 Cs of Credit Impact Your Mortgage Loan Approval

Often when people write about, or read about, what it takes to get a mortgage loan approved they focus on credit scores. This is not a...

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Location, Location, Location: How to Find the Best Waterloo Region Neighbourhood for You

Team Pinto

Mar 10, 20236 min read

Location, Location, Location: How to Find the Best Waterloo Region Neighbourhood for You

When you are in the market to buy a new Waterloo Region home it helps to remember one of the golden rules of real estate: You’re not just...

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Team Pinto

Jan 30, 20236 min read

Team Pinto's Big List of Questions to Ask When Buying Your First Waterloo Region Home

Even before you begin your Waterloo Region home buying adventure, it's easy to feel overwhelmed as a first-time homebuyer. After all,...

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Mortgage Tips: Do's and Don'ts for First Time Buyers

Team Pinto

Jan 25, 20234 min read

Mortgage Tips: Do's and Don'ts for First Time Buyers

Choosing a mortgage in Canada can be a daunting task, with a variety of options available and different terms and conditions to consider....

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FHSA Canada: What It Is and How It Works

Team Pinto

Jan 6, 20235 min read

FHSA Canada: What It Is and How It Works

Are you a first time home buyer who is looking to buy a new Waterloo Region home within the next year? Well, there’s some good news for...

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2023 New Year's Resolutions for Waterloo Region Homebuyers AND Homesellers

Team Pinto

Dec 30, 20225 min read

2023 New Year's Resolutions for Waterloo Region Homebuyers AND Homesellers

New Year's resolutions aren't limited to health and fitness. They can go beyond making vows to eat healthier, quit smoking, and read at...

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Mortgage Preapproval Vs. Mortgage Prequalification; What You Need to Know

Team Pinto

Dec 21, 20226 min read

Mortgage Preapproval Vs. Mortgage Prequalification; What You Need to Know

One of the first things that most real estate agents will discuss with homebuyers they are working with - or should anyway - is the...

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Are You Ready to Stop Renting and Buy a Waterloo Region Home?

Team Pinto

Dec 4, 20227 min read

Are You Ready to Stop Renting and Buy a Waterloo Region Home?

There is no denying the flexibility that renting offers—you can move relatively easily when you want, and you do not have to carry a...

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5 Reasons To Take Out a Smaller Mortgage Than You Qualify For

Team Pinto

Nov 10, 20223 min read

5 Reasons To Take Out a Smaller Mortgage Than You Qualify For

Whether you’re buying your first home or your fifth, being approved for a larger-than-expected mortgage can be exciting and even a bit...

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Why You Need a Real Estate Agent to Buy a Waterloo Region Home

Team Pinto

Nov 7, 20226 min read

Why You Need a Real Estate Agent to Buy a Waterloo Region Home

If you're considering buying a Waterloo Region home, you might be wondering if you need a real estate agent. There are lots of resources...

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Top 5 Reasons to Hire a Local Waterloo Region Realtor

Team Pinto

Oct 31, 20225 min read

Top 5 Reasons to Hire a Local Waterloo Region Realtor

In 2022, do you even need a Waterloo Region real estate agent? Like other sectors, the real estate market is changing swiftly. The amount...

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Contingency Clauses in Real Estate Contracts and What They Mean To You

Team Pinto

Oct 24, 202212 min read

Contingency Clauses in Real Estate Contracts and What They Mean To You

If you are considering buying or selling your Waterloo Region home you may have heard or read about contracts that include contigency...

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