Your dog can tell from your voice if you’re happy or sad. Your dog may know how you feel better than a psychologist. So says a bunch of neuroscientists. New fMRI research shows that dogs’ brains are specially equipped to process human voices and respond differently based on our emotions. We can't read a dogs mind but we can read their brain scan. A team of researchers in Hungary h...Read More

p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 11.5px Arial; color: #424242} p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 15.0px Arial; color: #9a9a9a} p.p2 {margin: 5.0px 0.0px 5.0px 0.0px; font: 11.5px Arial; color: #424242} If you are like most homeowners, you have probably often wondered what your home is currently worth. You may want to know the value of your hom...Read More

  If you’re a homebuyer with a down payment less than 20%, you’re now subject to Canada’s new mortgage rules. As a prospective purchaser, you probably want to know where you stand. Here’s a quick rundown… The biggest change you’ll face is the government’s new “stress test.” It forces insured borrowers to prove they can afford a pay...Read More

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  Maybe your dream home has the intricate details that you usually find only in older construction - wainscoting and crown molding in the interior, the front porch with a swing, an older tree shading the back yard, and the white picket fence.  Or maybe your dream home has all the conveniences of modern living - open floor plan in the living and dining spaces, large windows, connected, ...Read More

If you’re thinking of buying a particular home, you’re probably aware that you should get a qualified home inspector to examine it. In fact, most offers will include a condition that the property be inspected before the sale becomes final. A good home inspector will go over the property from top to bottom, inside and out. He or she will look for things like cracks in the foundation, o...Read More

No matter if you’re in a buyer’s or seller’s market, there are a few critical steps you can take to make a smarter purchase. Since buying a home is likely the biggest single investment you will ever make, being prepared will help you make a better purchase. Here are our best tips to buying a home.   Know your buying power   What is your buying power? It is the combinati...Read More

How strong is your credit? Cleaning up your credit is essential before you make any major financial moves. Having a bad score can hurt your chances of being able to open a credit card, apply for a loan, purchase a car, or rent an apartment.   It is especially important to have clean credit before you try to buy a home. With a less-than-great score, you may not get preapproved for a mortgage. ...Read More

Have you ever tried to make your way through a maze at an amusement park or farm field? If you don’t know the layout, it’s probably going to take you a long time to find your way through. You’ll hit a lot of dead ends, go around in circles a few times, and maybe even become frustrated before you finally find your way out.   The same can be said about buying or selling a ho...Read More

When shopping for a new home, one of the most important considerations – yet one most people don’t pay enough attention to – is the lot type. Selecting the right one can significantly increase your enjoyment of the home. Picking the wrong one can have the opposite effect.   There are three special types of lots that homeowners tend to find most desirable. Yet, even though ...Read More