by Chris Costabile | May 18, 2023 | #Justthetip, Buying a House, House for Sale, Kitchener, Market Trends, Professional, Real Estate 101, Real Estate Agent, Selling a House, The Agency, Top Real Estate Agent, Top Realtor
When you are looking to sell your home, it’s important to find the right realtor for the job. As Realtors we are entrusted to help sell or buy your home, which is one of the largest if not the largest purchase you may ever make. I am a firm believer in interviewing to...
by Chris Costabile | May 11, 2023 | Brantford, Buying a House, Cambridge, House for Sale, Kitchener, Real Estate 101, Real Estate Agent, Selling a House
The decision to hold an open house when selling your home is a personal one that should be based on your individual goals and needs. While open houses can be a great way to generate interest in your home, there are also several potential drawbacks to consider, which...
by Chris Costabile | Jan 19, 2023 | #Justthetip, Brantford, Buying a House, Cambridge, Courtland, Delhi, First-Time Home Buyers, Hamilton, Kitchener, Market Trends, Mortgage rates, Norfolk, Professional, Real Estate 101, Real Estate Agent, Selling a House, Small Business
Interest rates are one of the most important economic indicators, as they affect the cost of capital, the availability of credit, and the overall level of economic activity. But what causes interest rates to rise? To answer this question, we need to understand the...
by Chris Costabile | Aug 23, 2022 | Brantford, Cambridge, Courtland, Delhi, First-Time Home Buyers, Kitchener, Market Trends, Norfolk, Professional, Real Estate 101, Real Estate Agent, Real Estate Listings, Small Business, Southern Ontario, Top Real Estate Agent, Top Realtor
Maybe it wasn’t “mentee” to be! Throughout my life as I made my way through my education and then in different occupations, I figured out I am a “tactile learner,” which is a fancy way of saying I learn best hands-on or by doing tasks directly. My first large project...
by Chris Costabile | Feb 3, 2021 | For Sale By Owner, House for Sale, Kitchener, Mortgage rates, Professional, Top Real Estate Agent
Home sales in December hit an all-time record for the month to end what was also a record year, the Canadian Real Estate Association said Friday. December sales were up 47.2 per cent compared with December 2019, the largest year-over-year gain in monthly sales in 11...
by Chris Costabile | Jan 21, 2021 | Hamilton, Kitchener, Mortgage rates, Professional
When you get a mortgage with a lender, your contract is in effect for a specific period of time. This is called the mortgage term and it can range from a few months to five years or longer. You have to renew your mortgage at the end of each term unless you pay the...
