It’s Time To Purchase A New Home by real estate agent London Ontario

February 3, 2012, 4:51 am, by Kathy Mendham-Meathrel

It’s Time To Purchase A New Home by London Ontario real estate agent Kathy Mendham-Meathrel You’ve been pre-approved by the bank in London Ontario to receive a mortgage. You’ve made the decision to purchase a new home. Now what do you do? Where do you look? Who do you talk to? In our discussion today, we will pinpoint three resources that will get you started on your way to your first purchase.The first and probably the most popular place to start is your local real estate...

Should You Invest In Rental Property by real estate expert Kathy Mendham-Meathrel

January 31, 2012, 4:57 am, by Kathy Mendham-Meathrel

Should You Invest In Rental Property by real estate expert Kathy Mendham-MeathrelWhile considering whether to invest in any real estate in London Ontario. it was suggested to me to make sure that I set some goals before I actually did any investing. So, I sat down to work on my goals. One of my first goals was to decide to invest in property for the sole purpose of having some rental property. In our discussion today, we will look at this to see whether this is a feasible goal.As I did not have...

Five Questions You Should Ask Before Hiring a Buyer's Agent in London Ontario

January 4, 2012, 12:00 am, by Kathy Mendham-Meathrel

A buyers agent is a London Ontario real estate agent thatís representing the buyer rather than the seller. Hiring a buyerís agent can be tricky, especially when there are so many real estate agents in London Ontario. What are some questions you can ask to make sure you make the best choice? In this article, Iíll show you five of the most important questions you should ask when hiring a buyerís agent.Question #1 ñ Whatís the Most Youíve Negotiated...

From The London Ontario Lender's Point of View

October 12, 2011, 6:16 am, by Kathy Mendham-Meathrel

It's a hard fact but although lenders may be friendly, they are not your friend. This doesn't make them bad; it just means that they - like you - are engaging in business, not social relations. Though they will often decide in your favor on a borderline case if you have a long-term working relationship, this is not charity, but an intelligent business judgment. They have good reason to believe you will be able to repay the loan at a profit to them.That last sentence is key to understanding...

Which House Is The Right House? Tips From London Ontario Real Estate Expert Kathy Mendham-Meathrel

September 22, 2011, 7:54 am, by Kathy Mendham-Meathrel

Which House Is The Right House? Tips From London Ontario Real Estate Expert Kathy Mendham-Meathrel   When you are looking to buy a home in Ontario there are certain things that you are looking for. For instance, it may need to have a large kitchen or a yard big enough for the kids. So what happens when you find more than one home with everything you want?   First, you have to understand that you will find the right house in good time. You cannot rush it or you may suffer the...

Tips for Crafting the Best Purchase Offer for London Ontario Property, by London Ontario Real Estate Expert Kathy Mendham-Meathrel

September 13, 2011, 12:00 am, by Kathy Mendham-Meathrel

Once youíve found piece of London Ontario real estate that you like, the next step is the purchase offer. Buyers are oftentimes intimidated by what seems to be a complicated legal document. In reality, the purchase offer is much simpler once itís explained and properly understood. In this article, weíll give a brief overview of the purchase offer process, including the most important clauses to include in your purchase offer.The purchase offer is a binding legal document...

Real Estate Investing Expert Kathy Mendham-Meathrel's Guide to Investing in London Ontario Real Estate

August 12, 2011, 12:00 am, by Kathy Mendham-Meathrel

Investing in London Ontario can be a very profitable business for the wise investor. Unfortunately, you can also lose a lot of money in London Ontario real estate if you don't know what you're doing. In this article, I'll go over several tips to help you ensure a profitable investing career in the London Ontario real estate market.Pick a SpecialtyWhen you're going in to real estate investing, you'll likely find that there's an overwhelming amount of available information on all kinds of...

Kathy Mendham-Meathrel discusses items that must be checked by your London Ontario Home Inspector.

August 3, 2011, 12:00 am, by Kathy Mendham-Meathrel

It is best not to use this as an excuse to try and get a better deal, but it can be a great way to get the seller to help with the cost of some of the repairs that may be needed to be completed for closing.If there are repairs that need to be completed on your London Ontario home for sale you will want to get some estimates on the costs for these repairs and weigh the costs of having them done before the closing as opposed to doing them at a later time yourself.Keep in mind that the lender...

The Nine Most Common Mistakes to Avoid When Obtaining a Home Mortgage in London Ontario!

July 28, 2011, 12:00 am, by Kathy Mendham-Meathrel

You are about to make what will most likely be the largest transaction of your life: your home mortgage. Unfortunately, many home-buyers when shopping in London Ontario do not take the time to research some of the little but weighty intricacies of mortgages. Researching the mortgage process takes little time compared to the tens of thousands of dollars it could save you.Doesn’t it make sense to become as completely informed as possible before you buy your next home? This special report is...

How Can Your London Ontario Home Inspector Help You

July 9, 2011, 12:00 am, by Kathy Mendham-Meathrel

It is always the case that your home is the most important and most expensive purchase you will ever make. However, unlike the other purchases that buyers make with a guarantee attached to it, your home often comes WITHOUT a money-back guarantee or even a return policy. This is true even if you are not satisfied with your purchase. So once you buy a home, you are on your own in its maintenance, repair, problems, and bills payment. And THIS is the reason why you have to know as much about your...