Although it is an exciting time, looking for a new home can be one of the busiest and most stressful experiences of your life. Amid the chaos, it is easy to forget the little things, especially if this is your first time going through the process. There are a lot of things to keep in mind when you take then next step past searching for homes on the Saskatoon MLS. To help you remember, here are a few things to keep in mind when shopping for a home.
Do Not Go Alone
You would not attempt to fix your car’s engine without the aid of a trained mechanic, so why would you visit a home for sale without your licensed real estate agent? Not only is it unsafe, but the seller may believe that they have a leg up in negotiations if you appear to be unrepresented. If you notice a home you like, contact your agent with the address and phone number and let them look into the asking price and other details to determine if the property fits your predetermined criteria. (To see information for first time...
For many first-time home buyers and young families, purchasing a traditional detached house is not an investment they are prepared to make. In this case, both townhouses and duplexes are ideal alternatives because they offer more reasonable price tags than detached homes and larger living areas than apartments. While the differences between a townhouse and a detached home are fairly obvious, closer examination is required to determine the differences between a townhouse and a duplex. So if you are hunting for a townhouse or a 
In general, townhouses can be described as a series of individual residences attached side by side in a row, with each home sharing at least one wall with its immediate neighbours. There are two types of townhouses – freehold, in which you own the townhouse and the land it sits upon, and condominium, in which you lay claim only to the interior living space while sharing ownership of...
Whether you’re in the market for your first home or looking to downsize, townhouses and condominiums may be on your radar. Both are viable options for those who don’t want to invest their money into a traditional house, and each has its positives and negatives. Deciding which one to choose will depend on a variety of factors. So, if you are looking for 