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Fixtures and Chattels - What They Are and Why You Should Care
In modern Canadian property law, the archaic terms "fixture" and "chattel" are still in use. Fixture is a pretty modern word, but...
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Sep 9, 202211 min read
A Local Real Estate Agent's Guide To Fall Waterloo Region Outdoor Fun
There are a lot of advantages to working with a local real estate agent, whether you are buying or selling a home, and that is as true in...
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Team Pinto
Aug 24, 20224 min read
What Makes a Great Neighbourhood to Buy In?
When you’re in the market for a new place to live, it helps to remember the golden rule of real estate: You’re not just buying a home —...
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Team Pinto
Aug 15, 20225 min read
Credit Hygiene Explained: How to Keep Your Credit Score as High as Possible
A good credit score is a must if you are hoping to secure a mortgage to help you buy a Waterloo Region home. However, your credit score...
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Team Pinto
Aug 3, 20227 min read
Ultimate New Waterloo Region Home Move In Checklist
Let’s cut to the chase, the new home journey can be overwhelming. You’re excited to start your new life, but getting there can feel like...
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Team Pinto
Jul 15, 20224 min read
How to Make the Most of Your Summer Waterloo Region House Hunt
You’ve got your financial paperwork in order, and you’re finally ready to find that dream Waterloo Region home for you and your family,...
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Jun 24, 20226 min read
Is a Waterloo Region Condo the Right Buy for You?
You may have a rough idea of what a condominium is: you own a "unit" within a bigger building or community of condo owners. You and the...
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Team Pinto
Jun 22, 20224 min read
Top 10 Don'ts When Applying for a Mortgage
Crashing credit, buying recreational toys, co-signing a 'small loan' for your Cousin Fred... Few mistakes are more cringe-worthy to a...
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Team Pinto
Jun 17, 20225 min read
Top 6 Signs You've Found the Right Waterloo Region Home for You
Maybe it’s the first Waterloo Region home you’re ever going to purchase yourself, or perhaps it’s a crucial upgrade that you’ve decided...
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Team Pinto
Jun 8, 20226 min read
Understanding The Key Differences Between Home Inspections and Home Appraisals
It is important to note that when you are buying a Waterloo Region home, appraisals and home inspections are key parts of the home buying...
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May 30, 20225 min read
How Long Does a Home Appraisal Take?
Congratulations! You’ve been pre-approved for a home mortgage, found your dream Waterloo Region home, negotiated an agreeable sales...
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Team Pinto
May 18, 20223 min read
Six Big Mistakes Waterloo Region Home Buyers Make in a Sellers’ Market
When it’s time to buy a home the real estate market fluctuates a lot, making it difficult to predict whether the market will favour...
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Team Pinto
May 9, 20224 min read
Is the Waterloo Region Housing Market Cooling? What You Need to Know Now
Canada's housing as a whole market has been scorching. Our nation's home prices rose 26% year over year in 2021, the highest level on...
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Team Pinto
Apr 27, 20223 min read
5 Key Features of a Dog-Friendly Waterloo Region Neighbourhood
Your dog is a member of your family. It’s an oft-cited sentiment that most pet parents would agree with emphatically. As such, you want...
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Team Pinto
Apr 22, 20224 min read
8 (Less Exciting) Things You Must Do After Buying a New Waterloo Region Home
Moving into your new Waterloo Region home is a very busy, and exciting time. There’s furniture to move in, walls and floors to decorate,...
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Apr 18, 20225 min read
What to Look for in a Waterloo Region Starter Home
Waterloo Region homebuyers who are making their first purchase have a lot riding on their success. After all, it's likely to be one of...
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Team Pinto
Apr 6, 20224 min read
Waterloo Region Real Estate Investment: Should You Rent or Flip?
You have probably read and heard a lot about the importance of wealth building. And, in the light of the financial upheaval caused by the...
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Team Pinto
Apr 4, 20224 min read
Thinking About Gifting a Down Payment on a Waterloo Region Home? What You Need to Know
As real estate markets - including the Waterloo Region - have continued to heat up, it has become more and more common these days for...
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Team Pinto
Mar 28, 20224 min read
Top 5 Reasons to Work With a Buyer’s Agent When Buying Your New Home
You will hear a lot about the distinct advantages of working with a real estate agent when selling a Waterloo Region home. However, there...
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Team Pinto
Mar 21, 20224 min read
Must Ask Questions If You Attend a Virtual Open House
Thanks to COVID-19, even more than two years into the pandemic, the new reality is that many open houses and home tours are being...
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