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BUYERS INFO

Determining Your Needs:

What does your future lifestyle hold? How many bedrooms will you one day require? Your preschoolers will be teens some day. Are you planning to stay in your home that long? Determine your needs before you move in... >>

Arranging a Mortgage:

Learn the in's and out's of mortgages. What are your different options? What is a pre-approved mortgage? Everyone wants your business, but it's up to you to look after your interests... >>

The Offer

Congratulations! You've found the perfect home. But, this can be the most stressful part of your buying experience. Read about the eight basic elements, the various offer strategies and discuss with your RE/MAX Associate... >>

Closing

Closing day is here. Who's involved, and exactly what goes on? Relax, all of these details are outlined right here for you to read. Your RE/MAX agent and your lawyer will give you the details on steps and timing... >>

The Move

What to expect on moving day? Reduce costs, a moving checklist and calendar, make your move worry free by following these simple steps... >>

Determining your needs
Learn
- Your Lifestyle
- Location, Style and Cost
- Why is Location Important?
- Choosing a Neighbourhood
- Your Housing Needs
- Types and Styles of Homes
- What Can I Afford?
- Your Team and Their Roles
-- Agents
-- Contractors
-- Appraisers
-- Lenders
-- Mortgage Brokers
-- Lawyers/Notaries
-- Home Inspectors
-- Insurance Brokers
Plan
- Neighbourhood Checklist
-- Monthly Expenses
-- Team Professionals
Do
-- Home Features Checklist
-- Home Hunting Worksheet

Arranging A Mortgage
- Overview
- Types of Mortgage
-- Conventional / High-Ratio
-- Second
-- Mortgage Features
- You Should Know
- Securing a Mortgage
-- Applying
-- Approval Process
-- Insurance
- Get Ready (to see a lender)

The Offer
- Overview
- 8 Basic Elements of an Offer
- Making An Offer / The Process
- Accepted / Rejected Offer
- The Deposit
- Offer Strategies

Closing
- Overview
- The Lawyer
- Surveys and Inspections
- The Title Search
- Taxes and Liens
- Finalizing the Mortgage
- Signing on the Dotted Line

The Move
Learn
- What to Expect - Moving Day
- Reduce the Cost of a Move
Plan
- Moving Checklist
- Change of Address
Do
- Moving Calendar