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Buying & Selling a Home for Canadians for Dummies - 5th Edition by Douglas Gray & Peter Mitham (Paperback)
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Highlights
- Make your next house sale or purchase a homerun with the latest edition of this celebrated Canadian guide In the Fifth Edition of Buying and Selling a Home For Canadians For Dummies, best-selling authors and real estate experts Douglas Gray and Peter Mitham unpack the good, the bad, and the "I can't believe I didn't think of that" of buying or selling a home in Canada.
- About the Author: Douglas Gray, LLB, is a retired real estate lawyer and the author of 25 bestselling books.
- 432 Pages
- Business + Money Management, Real Estate
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Book Synopsis
Make your next house sale or purchase a homerun with the latest edition of this celebrated Canadian guideIn the Fifth Edition of Buying and Selling a Home For Canadians For Dummies, best-selling authors and real estate experts Douglas Gray and Peter Mitham unpack the good, the bad, and the "I can't believe I didn't think of that" of buying or selling a home in Canada. Buyers will discover the answers to the questions that have kept them up at night, from whether they need an agent to what they should look for in a new home. Sellers will find out how to price their home for maximum value, the real costs associated with real estate sales, and how to list their place.
Real estate doesn't have to be intimidating. Gray and Mitham show you how to navigate a home sale or purchase with skill and confidence and have fun doing it. You'll:
- Identify unique, regional issues you should consider whether you're buying a condo in Toronto or a two-bedroom in Yellowknife
- Discover how to maximize your home's asking price by presenting it in its best light
- Learn the tricks of the trade when it comes to finding hidden gems and diamonds in the rough in a seller's market
Perfect for first-time home buyers and sellers as well as people who've been around the block a few times, Buying and Selling a Home For Canadians For Dummies is the ultimate guide for Canucks who are looking for expert help throughout this seriously important and exciting process.
From the Back Cover
- Purchase a home within your budget
- Find the right mortgage that works for you
- Price and sell on your terms
Selling? Buying? Here's what you need to know
Looking for your dream house? Want to make your house someone else's dream? The new edition of this friendly guide shares secrets to help you reach your next stage in life. If you're buying, discover how to decide whether you need an agent, know what to consider as you shop, what you need to know about mortgages, how you can compare homes, and more. If you're selling, find out how to price your home, what selling will cost you, how to market your house, what's important about listings, and how to handle appraisals. Enjoy success whether you're buying or selling!
Inside...
- Planning for your first home
- Discovering who the players are
- Analysing your finances
- Understanding inspections and surveys
- Deciding if you want to sell
- Sprucing up your home
- Negotiating and bargaining
About the Author
Douglas Gray, LLB, is a retired real estate lawyer and the author of 25 bestselling books. He is also a speaker and columnist. His website is homebuyer.ca. Peter Mitham has more than 20 years' experience writing about Canadian real estate for national and international publications.