So you've made the decision it's time to move from your current home. Now the million-dollar question presents itself: Should I sell my home first and then buy another property or buy first and then sell? It is not an easy choice to make and it can be a very stressful one for a homeowner. The decision to move is an undertaking in itself and when you're buying and selling at the same time, there are a number of added factors to consider. “Buying and selling a home at... [read more]

Moving days are always high-adrenaline affairs and stress levels can register off the Richter scale. Prepare for a broken _______, blisters, the most important box to go missing, lost keys and torrential rain. I've changed addresses more than a dozen times without a meltdown thanks to this moving modus operandi. Just remember, when the day is done, you can truly make yourself at home! Before you move any boxes, check these boxes: Create an instant visual inventory of your precious... [read more]

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When you purchase a brand new condo and finally get the keys to your suite, many buyers are surprised to find out that their new home is not theirs yet. Although this is an exciting phase in the new home ownership process, it is actually not the “ownership” phase.  It’s called “interim occupancy” and it allows a builder to finish construction while also organizing an orderly move-in process for what could be hundreds of buyers. And with so many moving parts,... [read more]