Stop Paying Rent!

How to Stop Paying Rent and Own Your Own Home

Don’t pay another cent in rent to your landlord!

It’s a dream we all have – to own our own home and stop paying rent. But if you’re like most renters, you feel trapped within the walls of a house or apartment that doesn’t feel like yours. How could it when you’re not even permitted to bang in a nail or two without a hassle? You feel like you’re stuck in the renter’s rut with no way of rising up out of it and owning your own home

Well, don’t feel trapped anymore! It doesn’t matter how long you’ve been renting, or how insurmountable your financial situation may seem. The truth is, there are some little known facts that can help you get over the hump, and transfer your status from renter to homeowner. With this information, you will begin to see how you really can:

– save for a down payment

– stop lining your landlord’s pockets, and
– stop wasting thousands of dollars on rent.

6 Little Known Facts That Can Help You Buy Your First Home

The problem that most renters face isn’t your ability to meet a monthly payment. Goodness knows you must meet this monthly obligation every 30 days already. The problem is accumulating enough capital to make a down payment on something more permanent.

But saving for this lump sum doesn’t have to be as difficult as you might think. Consider the following 6 important points:

You can buy a home with much less down than you think.

There are some local or federal government programs (such as 1st time buyer programs) to help people get into the housing market. You can qualify as a first time buyer even if your spouse has owned a home before as long as your name was not registered. Ensure your real estate agent is informed and knowledgeable in this important area and can offer programs to help you with your options.

You may be able to get your lender to help you with your down payment and closing costs.

Even if you do not have enough cash for a down-payment, if you are debt-free, and own an asset free and clear (such as a car, for example), your lending institution may be able to lend you the down-payment for your home by securing it against this asset.

You may be able to find a seller to help you buy and finance your home.

Some sellers may be willing to hold a second mortgage for you as a “seller take-back.” In this case, the seller becomes your lending institution. Instead of paying this seller a lump-sum full amount for his or her home, you would pay monthly mortgage installments.

You may be able to create a cash down payment without actually going into debt.

By borrowing money for certain investments to a specified level, you may be able to generate a significant tax refund for yourself that you can use as a down-payment. While the money borrowed for these investments is technically a loan, the monthly amount paid can be small, and the money invested in both home and investment will be yours in the end.

You can buy a home even if you have problems with your credit rating.

If you can come up with more than the minimum down-payment, or can secure the loan with other equity, many lending institutions will consider you for a mortgage. Alternatively, a seller take-back mortgage could also help you in this situation.

You can, and should, get preapproved for a home loan before you go looking for a home.

Preapproval is easy, and can give you complete peace-of-mind when shopping for your home. Mortgage experts can obtain written preapproval for you at no cost and no obligation, and it can all be done quite easily over-the-phone. More than just a verbal approval from your lending institution, a written preapproval is as good as money in the bank. It entails a completed credit application, and a certificate which guarantees you a mortgage to the specified level when you find the home you’re looking for.

Consider dealing only with a professional who specializes in mortgages. Enlisting their services can make the difference between obtaining a mortgage, and being stuck in the renter’s rut forever. Typically there is no cost or obligation to enquire.

To sum up, there are many important issues you should be aware of that affect you as a renter. Why on earth would you continue to lose thousands by throwing it away on rent when with your agent you could take a few minutes to discuss your specific needs so that you can stop renting and start owning?

This conversation costs you nothing. And, of course, you shouldn’t have to feel obligated to buy a home at the time you review this. But by taking the time to explore your options, and learn about the ways you can afford to buy a home, think how prepared and relaxed you’ll be when you are ready to make this important step.

How to Stop Paying Rent and Own Your Own Home

Don’t pay another cent in rent to your landlord!

It’s a dream we all have – to own our own home and stop paying rent. But if you’re like most renters, you feel trapped within the walls of a house or apartment that doesn’t feel like yours. How could it when you’re not even permitted to bang in a nail or two without a hassle? You feel like you’re stuck in the renter’s rut with no way of rising up out of it and owning your own home

Well, don’t feel trapped anymore! It doesn’t matter how long you’ve been renting, or how insurmountable your financial situation may seem. The truth is, there are some little known facts that can help you get over the hump, and transfer your status from renter to homeowner. With this information, you will begin to see how you really can:

– save for a down payment

– stop lining your landlord’s pockets, and
– stop wasting thousands of dollars on rent.

6 Little Known Facts That Can Help You Buy Your First Home

The problem that most renters face isn’t your ability to meet a monthly payment. Goodness knows you must meet this monthly obligation every 30 days already. The problem is accumulating enough capital to make a down payment on something more permanent.

But saving for this lump sum doesn’t have to be as difficult as you might think. Consider the following 6 important points:

You can buy a home with much less down than you think.

There are some local or federal government programs (such as 1st time buyer programs) to help people get into the housing market. You can qualify as a first time buyer even if your spouse has owned a home before as long as your name was not registered. Ensure your real estate agent is informed and knowledgeable in this important area and can offer programs to help you with your options.

You may be able to get your lender to help you with your down payment and closing costs.

Even if you do not have enough cash for a down-payment, if you are debt-free, and own an asset free and clear (such as a car, for example), your lending institution may be able to lend you the down-payment for your home by securing it against this asset.

You may be able to find a seller to help you buy and finance your home.

Some sellers may be willing to hold a second mortgage for you as a “seller take-back.” In this case, the seller becomes your lending institution. Instead of paying this seller a lump-sum full amount for his or her home, you would pay monthly mortgage installments.

You may be able to create a cash down payment without actually going into debt.

By borrowing money for certain investments to a specified level, you may be able to generate a significant tax refund for yourself that you can use as a down-payment. While the money borrowed for these investments is technically a loan, the monthly amount paid can be small, and the money invested in both home and investment will be yours in the end.

You can buy a home even if you have problems with your credit rating.

If you can come up with more than the minimum down-payment, or can secure the loan with other equity, many lending institutions will consider you for a mortgage. Alternatively, a seller take-back mortgage could also help you in this situation.

You can, and should, get preapproved for a home loan before you go looking for a home.

Preapproval is easy, and can give you complete peace-of-mind when shopping for your home. Mortgage experts can obtain written preapproval for you at no cost and no obligation, and it can all be done quite easily over-the-phone. More than just a verbal approval from your lending institution, a written preapproval is as good as money in the bank. It entails a completed credit application, and a certificate which guarantees you a mortgage to the specified level when you find the home you’re looking for.

Consider dealing only with a professional who specializes in mortgages. Enlisting their services can make the difference between obtaining a mortgage, and being stuck in the renter’s rut forever. Typically there is no cost or obligation to enquire.

To sum up, there are many important issues you should be aware of that affect you as a renter. Why on earth would you continue to lose thousands by throwing it away on rent when with your agent you could take a few minutes to discuss your specific needs so that you can stop renting and start owning?

This conversation costs you nothing. And, of course, you shouldn’t have to feel obligated to buy a home at the time you review this. But by taking the time to explore your options, and learn about the ways you can afford to buy a home, think how prepared and relaxed you’ll be when you are ready to make this important step.

9 Buyer Traps & How to Avoid Them

No matter which way you look at it, buying a home is a major investment. But for many home buyers, it can be an even more expensive process than it needs to be because many fall prey to at least a few of the many common and costly mistakes which trap them into either:

* paying too much for the home they want, or
* losing their dream home to another buyer or,
* (worse) buying the wrong home for their needs.

A systemized approach to the home buying process can help you steer clear of these common traps, allowing you to not only cut costs, but also secure the home that’s best for you.

This important article discusses the 9 most common and costly of these homebuyer traps, how to identify them, and what you can do to avoid them.

The 9 Buyer Traps

Bidding Blind

What price should you offer when you bid on a home? Is the seller’s asking price too high, or does it represent a great deal? If you fail to research the market in order to understand what comparable homes are selling for, making your offer would be like bdding blind. Without this knowledge of market value, you could easily bid too much, or fail to make a competitive offer at all on an excellent value.

Buying the Wrong Home.

What are you looking for in a home? A simple enough question, but the answer can be quite complex. More than one buyer has been swept up in the emotion and excitement of the buying process only to find themselves the owner of a home that is either too big or too small. Maybe they’re stuck with a longer than desired commute to work, or a dozen more fix-ups than they really want to deal with now that the excitement has died down. Take the time upfront to clearly define your wants and needs. Put it in writing and then use it as a yard stick with which to measure every home you look at.

Unclear Title.

Make sure very early on in the negotiation that you will own your new home free and clear by having a title search completed. The last thing you want to discover when you’re in the back stretch of a transaction is that there are encumbrances on the property such as tax liens, undisclosed owners, easements, leases or the like.

Inaccurate Survey.

As part of your offer to purchase, make sure you request an updated property survey which clearly marks your boundaries. If the survey is not current, you may find that there are structural changes that are not shown (e.g. additions to the house, a new swimming pool, a neighbor’s new fence which is extending a boundary line, etc.). Be very clear on these issues.

Undisclosed Fix-ups.

Don’t expect every seller to own up to every physical detail that will need to be attended to. Both you and the seller are out to maximize your investment. Ensure that you conduct a thorough inspection of the home early in the process. Consider hiring an independent inspector to objectively view the home inside and out, and make the final contract contingent upon this inspector’s report. This inspector should be able to give you a report of any item that needs to be fixed with associated, approximate cost.

Not Getting Mortgage Preapproval.

Preapproval is fast, easy and free. When you have a preapproved mortgage, you can shop for your home with a greater sense of freedom and security, knowing that the money will be there when you find the home of your dreams.

Contract Misses.

If a seller fails to comply to the letter of the contract by neglecting to attend to some repair issues, or changing the spirit of the agreement in some way, this could delay the final closing and settlement. Agree ahead of time on a dollar amount for an escrow fund to cover items that the seller fails to follow through on. Prepare a list of agreed issues, walk through them, and check them off one by one.

Hidden Costs.

Make sure you identify and uncover all costs – large and small – far enough ahead of time. When a transaction closes, you will sometimes find fees for this or that sneaking through after the “sub”-total – fees such as loan disbursement charges, underwriting fees etc. Understand these in advance by having your lender project total charges for you in writing.

Rushing the Closing.

Take your time during this critical part of the process, and insist on seeing all paperwork the day before you sign. Make sure this documentation perfectly reflects your understanding of the transaction, and that nothing has been added or subtracted. Is the interest rate right? Is everything covered? If you rush this process on the day of closing, you may run into a last minute snag that you can’t fix without compromising the terms of the deal, the financing, or even the sale itself.

One More Tip…

Find out if your agent offers a Buyer Profile System or “House-hunting Service,” which takes the guesswork out of finding just the right home that matches your needs. This type of program will crossmatch your criteria with ALL available homes on the market and supply you with printed information on an on-going basis. A program like this can help you to affordably move into
the home of your dreams.

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45 Redden Avenue, New Minas, NS B4N 3H8

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5Bedroom(s)

2Bathroom(s)

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2,232Sqft

Listing courtesy of MacKay Real Estate Ltd.

C$479000

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45 Redden Avenue, New Minas, NS B4N 3H8

5Bedroom(s)

2Bathroom(s)

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2,232Sqft

Listing courtesy of MacKay Real Estate Ltd.

Welcome to 45 Redden Avenue, a home that offers quality construction and lots of greenspace in the heart of the Village of New Minas! This 5-bedroom two bath home is ideal for the growing family, with lots of living space and a large back yard for children or pets to enjoy.

C$479000

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45 Redden Avenue, New Minas, NS B4N 3H8

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82 Oakhill Road, Dayspring, NS B4V 5R4

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1,486Sqft

Listing courtesy of RE/MAX Banner Real Estate (Bridgewater)

C$349900

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82 Oakhill Road, Dayspring, NS B4V 5R4

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1,486Sqft

Listing courtesy of RE/MAX Banner Real Estate (Bridgewater)

Located just outside Bridgewater (enjoying county taxes) this lovely 3 bedroom 1 bathroom home sits in a park like setting on a beautiful 1.

C$349900

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82 Oakhill Road, Dayspring, NS B4V 5R4

Listing courtesy of RE/MAX Banner Real Estate (Bridgewater)

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C$349900

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663 West Main Street, Kentville, NS B4N 1L6

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1,208Sqft

Listing courtesy of Royal LePage Atlantic (New Minas)

C$394500

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663 West Main Street, Kentville, NS B4N 1L6

3Bedroom(s)

1Bathroom(s)

DoubleParking(s)

1,208Sqft

Listing courtesy of Royal LePage Atlantic (New Minas)

Great location - close to school, recreation, shopping yet beautifully set with a lake view. This is a 1920's catalogue home, much of its original charm. The bathroom is 3 piece with a shower. So much potential here, if you want a unique home with a unique setting to make your own! Seller believes there is hardwood under the vinyl in the dining room and living room.

C$394500

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663 West Main Street, Kentville, NS B4N 1L6

Listing courtesy of Royal LePage Atlantic (New Minas)

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1757 St Peters Fourchu Road, Grand River, NS B0E 1M0

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1,624Sqft

Listing courtesy of Cape Breton Realty

C$699000

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1757 St Peters Fourchu Road, Grand River, NS B0E 1M0

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1,624Sqft

Listing courtesy of Cape Breton Realty

A rare and remarkable find! 75 acres of pristine land with two peninsulas and approx. 4,900 feet of water frontage on Black River Pond, with access to the Grand River. Once part of a silviculture program, the property has been selectively and professionally thinned, now showcasing a beautiful mixed forest.

C$699000

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1757 St Peters Fourchu Road, Grand River, NS B0E 1M0

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33 Abbey Road, Amherst, NS B4H 4V9

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2,645Sqft

Listing courtesy of RE/MAX County Line Realty Ltd.

C$539900

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33 Abbey Road, Amherst, NS B4H 4V9

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4Bathroom(s)

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2,645Sqft

Listing courtesy of RE/MAX County Line Realty Ltd.

CUSTOM EXECUTIVE HOME IN AMHERST! Welcome to this beautifully designed 3-bedroom, 4-bathroom home in one of Amherst’s most sought-after subdivisions. Perfectly located near all levels of schools and just a block from a children’s park, this property offers both convenience and a family-friendly environment.

C$539900

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33 Abbey Road, Amherst, NS B4H 4V9

Listing courtesy of RE/MAX County Line Realty Ltd.

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4Bathroom(s)

C$539900

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139 First Avenue, Digby, NS B0V 1A0

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1,023Sqft

Listing courtesy of Engel & Volkers (Annapolis Royal)

C$314900

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139 First Avenue, Digby, NS B0V 1A0

2Bedroom(s)

2Bathroom(s)

GravelParking(s)

1,023Sqft

Listing courtesy of Engel & Volkers (Annapolis Royal)

Consider the investment potential, this location and its completely new and modern comforts could easily VRBO for hundreds a night, week or month.

C$314900

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139 First Avenue, Digby, NS B0V 1A0

Listing courtesy of Engel & Volkers (Annapolis Royal)

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C$314900

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253 Salmon River Drive, Westphal, NS B2Z 1M6

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1,300Sqft

Listing courtesy of Exit Realty Metro

C$489000

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253 Salmon River Drive, Westphal, NS B2Z 1M6

2Bedroom(s)

1Bathroom(s)

No GarageParking(s)

1,300Sqft

Listing courtesy of Exit Realty Metro

Welcome to your new home at 253 Salmon River Drive. This wonderful, very well maintained 1.5 storey home is located on a private, family-friendly area of Westphal.This huge nearly 11,000 square foot lot boasts a wooded landscaped yard, gardens and enough room to build that roomy garage for your vehicles and storage needs.

C$489000

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253 Salmon River Drive, Westphal, NS B2Z 1M6

Listing courtesy of Exit Realty Metro

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C$489000

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12 Cambey Avenue, Stellarton, NS B0K 1S0

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1,202Sqft

Listing courtesy of Viewpoint Realty Services Inc. (Pictou)

C$244900

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12 Cambey Avenue, Stellarton, NS B0K 1S0

3Bedroom(s)

1Bathroom(s)

GravelParking(s)

1,202Sqft

Listing courtesy of Viewpoint Realty Services Inc. (Pictou)

Looking for the perfect 3 bedroom starter home in a nice neighbourhood? This sweet house sits on a quiet street, with a deck overlooking a spacious backyard.

C$244900

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12 Cambey Avenue, Stellarton, NS B0K 1S0

Listing courtesy of Viewpoint Realty Services Inc. (Pictou)

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C$244900

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781 Young Avenue, Halifax, NS B3H 2V8

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2,707Sqft

Listing courtesy of Royal LePage Atlantic

C$1588000

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781 Young Avenue, Halifax, NS B3H 2V8

4Bedroom(s)

3Bathroom(s)

SingleParking(s)

2,707Sqft

Listing courtesy of Royal LePage Atlantic

Situated on one of Halifax's most sought after streets, this spacious 2 storey home is ready for a new family. Located steps from Point Pleasant Park and within walking distance to all amenities such as fine fining, entertainment venues, shopping, universities and hospitals. Built on a slab this 4 bedroom 2.5 bath home boasting 2700 square feet of elegant living space and a large 9442 sq ft lot.

C$1588000

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781 Young Avenue, Halifax, NS B3H 2V8

Listing courtesy of Royal LePage Atlantic

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C$1588000

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330 Longspell Road, Kingsport, NS B0P 1H0

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796Sqft

Listing courtesy of MacKay Real Estate Ltd.

C$320000

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330 Longspell Road, Kingsport, NS B0P 1H0

2Bedroom(s)

1Bathroom(s)

No GarageParking(s)

796Sqft

Listing courtesy of MacKay Real Estate Ltd.

Welcome to 330 Longspell Road, a quaint country cottage perched directly above the shores of the Minas Basin in the inviting town of Kingsport! This cozy two-bedroom, one bath summer residence is nestled amongst beautiful gardens and offers an expansive view overlooking the world’s highest tides, and is located only a stone’s throw from the beautiful sands of Kingsport beach and just around th

C$320000

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330 Longspell Road, Kingsport, NS B0P 1H0

Listing courtesy of MacKay Real Estate Ltd.

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1Bathroom(s)

C$320000

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548 Nelson Street, New Glasgow, NS B2H 3C7

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2,100Sqft

Listing courtesy of Royal LePage Atlantic(Stellarton)

C$349000

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548 Nelson Street, New Glasgow, NS B2H 3C7

4Bedroom(s)

2Bathroom(s)

DoubleParking(s)

2,100Sqft

Listing courtesy of Royal LePage Atlantic(Stellarton)

This beautiful 4-bedroom home is perfectly positioned on a spacious double corner lot in a desirable residential area of New Glasgow. Enjoy the convenience of being within walking distance to the Aberdeen Shopping Centre, Aberdeen Hospital, Pioneer Trail, downtown, schools, parks, and all major amenities.

C$349000

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548 Nelson Street, New Glasgow, NS B2H 3C7

Listing courtesy of Royal LePage Atlantic(Stellarton)

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2Bathroom(s)

C$349000

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25 Palmer Road, Waverley, NS B2R 1P7

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1,613Sqft

Listing courtesy of Keller Williams Select Realty

C$499900

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25 Palmer Road, Waverley, NS B2R 1P7

3Bedroom(s)

1Bathroom(s)

SingleParking(s)

1,613Sqft

Listing courtesy of Keller Williams Select Realty

Welcome to 25 Palmer Road, Waverley. This lovely bungalow is situated in a highly desirable area of Waverley, close to Waverley Memorial Elementary School, Waverley Animal Hospital, and other local services.

C$499900

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25 Palmer Road, Waverley, NS B2R 1P7

Listing courtesy of Keller Williams Select Realty

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Stop Paying Rent!

How to Stop Paying Rent and Own Your Own Home

Don’t pay another cent in rent to your landlord!

– save for a down payment

– stop lining your landlord’s pockets, and – stop wasting thousands of dollars on rent.

6 Little Known Facts That Can Help You Buy Your First Home

The problem that most renters face isn’t your ability to meet a monthly payment. Goodness knows you must meet this monthly obligation every 30 days already. The problem is accumulating enough capital to make a down payment on something more permanent.

But saving for this lump sum doesn’t have to be as difficult as you might think. Consider the following 6 important points:

You can buy a home with much less down than you think.

You may be able to get your lender to help you with your down payment and closing costs.

Even if you do not have enough cash for a down-payment, if you are debt-free, and own an asset free and clear (such as a car, for example), your lending institution may be able to lend you the down-payment for your home by securing it against this asset.

You may be able to find a seller to help you buy and finance your home.

Some sellers may be willing to hold a second mortgage for you as a “seller take-back.” In this case, the seller becomes your lending institution. Instead of paying this seller a lump-sum full amount for his or her home, you would pay monthly mortgage installments.

You may be able to create a cash down payment without actually going into debt.

You can buy a home even if you have problems with your credit rating.

If you can come up with more than the minimum down-payment, or can secure the loan with other equity, many lending institutions will consider you for a mortgage. Alternatively, a seller take-back mortgage could also help you in this situation.

You can, and should, get preapproved for a home loan before you go looking for a home.

Consider dealing only with a professional who specializes in mortgages. Enlisting their services can make the difference between obtaining a mortgage, and being stuck in the renter’s rut forever. Typically there is no cost or obligation to enquire.

How to Stop Paying Rent and Own Your Own Home

Don’t pay another cent in rent to your landlord!

– save for a down payment

– stop lining your landlord’s pockets, and – stop wasting thousands of dollars on rent.

6 Little Known Facts That Can Help You Buy Your First Home

The problem that most renters face isn’t your ability to meet a monthly payment. Goodness knows you must meet this monthly obligation every 30 days already. The problem is accumulating enough capital to make a down payment on something more permanent.

But saving for this lump sum doesn’t have to be as difficult as you might think. Consider the following 6 important points:

You can buy a home with much less down than you think.

You may be able to get your lender to help you with your down payment and closing costs.

Even if you do not have enough cash for a down-payment, if you are debt-free, and own an asset free and clear (such as a car, for example), your lending institution may be able to lend you the down-payment for your home by securing it against this asset.

You may be able to find a seller to help you buy and finance your home.

Some sellers may be willing to hold a second mortgage for you as a “seller take-back.” In this case, the seller becomes your lending institution. Instead of paying this seller a lump-sum full amount for his or her home, you would pay monthly mortgage installments.

You may be able to create a cash down payment without actually going into debt.

You can buy a home even if you have problems with your credit rating.

If you can come up with more than the minimum down-payment, or can secure the loan with other equity, many lending institutions will consider you for a mortgage. Alternatively, a seller take-back mortgage could also help you in this situation.

You can, and should, get preapproved for a home loan before you go looking for a home.

Consider dealing only with a professional who specializes in mortgages. Enlisting their services can make the difference between obtaining a mortgage, and being stuck in the renter’s rut forever. Typically there is no cost or obligation to enquire.

9 Buyer Traps & How to Avoid Them

No matter which way you look at it, buying a home is a major investment. But for many home buyers, it can be an even more expensive process than it needs to be because many fall prey to at least a few of the many common and costly mistakes which trap them into either:

* paying too much for the home they want, or * losing their dream home to another buyer or, * (worse) buying the wrong home for their needs.

A systemized approach to the home buying process can help you steer clear of these common traps, allowing you to not only cut costs, but also secure the home that’s best for you.

This important article discusses the 9 most common and costly of these homebuyer traps, how to identify them, and what you can do to avoid them.

The 9 Buyer Traps

Bidding Blind

Buying the Wrong Home.

Unclear Title.

Inaccurate Survey.

Undisclosed Fix-ups.

Not Getting Mortgage Preapproval.

Preapproval is fast, easy and free. When you have a preapproved mortgage, you can shop for your home with a greater sense of freedom and security, knowing that the money will be there when you find the home of your dreams.

Contract Misses.

Hidden Costs.

Rushing the Closing.

One More Tip…

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45 Redden Avenue, New Minas, NS B4N 3H8

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82 Oakhill Road, Dayspring, NS B4V 5R4

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Residential For Sale

663 West Main Street, Kentville, NS B4N 1L6

Residential For Sale

Residential For Sale

Residential For Sale

1757 St Peters Fourchu Road, Grand River, NS B0E 1M0

Residential For Sale

Residential For Sale

Residential For Sale

33 Abbey Road, Amherst, NS B4H 4V9

Residential For Sale

Residential For Sale

Residential For Sale

139 First Avenue, Digby, NS B0V 1A0

Residential For Sale

Residential For Sale

Residential For Sale

253 Salmon River Drive, Westphal, NS B2Z 1M6

Residential For Sale

Residential For Sale

– stop lining your landlord’s pockets, and
– stop wasting thousands of dollars on rent.

– stop lining your landlord’s pockets, and
– stop wasting thousands of dollars on rent.

* paying too much for the home they want, or
* losing their dream home to another buyer or,
* (worse) buying the wrong home for their needs.