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Buyer Questions

Frequently asked questions by real estate buyers.

Market Update – Q2 2023

Peter Thompson · July 28, 2023 Market Update Buyer, Hudson, Saint-Lazare, Seller, Vaudreuil

Today, we’ll talk about the seciquarter of 2023, with focus on Hudson, Saint-Lazare, Rigaud, and Vaudreuil-Dorion.

Market Update – Q1 2023

Peter Thompson · April 26, 2023 Market Update Buyer, Hudson, Saint-Lazare, Seller, Vaudreuil

Today, we’ll talk about the first quarter of 2023, with focus on Hudson, Saint-Lazare, Rigaud, and Vaudreuil-Dorion.

Mold in your Attic

Peter Thompson · January 15, 2023 Ask Pete Buyer, Seller

The mention of “mold” during a real-estate transaction can raise a lot of red flags. Learn when you should be worried and when it’s not a big deal.

Top 3 things to look for on a home inspection

Peter Thompson · November 23, 2022 Ask Pete Buyer

There are a few really important things to check on your home inspection visit because they can end up costing you a lot of money down the road. These are the Top 3.

How do changes in interest rates affect the real estate market?

Peter Thompson · September 28, 2022 Ask Pete Buyer, Mortgage, Seller

A hike in interest rates usually means that affordability for buyers goes down, which might affects prices. But there’s a upside for buyers as well…

Should you accept an offer in second position?

Peter Thompson · August 16, 2022 Ask Pete Buyer, Seller

Accepting an offer in second position has upsides and downsides. Learn about the best situations when for making and accepting second offers and when to avoid it.

What happens when you visit a home without your broker?

Peter Thompson · June 8, 2022 Ask Pete Buyer

It’s important to understand that the listing agent represents the seller, not the buyer. Here’s how to make sure your interests as a buyer are protected.

Market Update – Summer 2022

Peter Thompson · May 4, 2022 Market Update Buyer, Hudson, Saint-Lazare, Seller, Vaudreuil

A look at the real estate market in the Hudson, Saint-Lazare and Vaudreuil areas in the second quarter of 2022.

What to offer in this crazy market?

Peter Thompson · March 15, 2022 Ask Pete Buyer

This is the million dollar question, and we approach answering it with a tried and true formula based on market trends and deep local expertise.

Avoid this mistake when moving into your new home

Peter Thompson · March 1, 2022 Ask Pete Buyer

Lining up the sale of your old and new home can seem daunting. Breaking the process into steps allows you to protect yourself from unwanted consequences.

Market Update – Spring 2022

Peter Thompson · February 15, 2022 Market Update Buyer, Hudson, Saint-Lazare, Seller, Vaudreuil

Learn about medial sale prices and home price growth in Saint-Lazare, Hudson and Vaudreuil in our monthly market update.

What happens if the appraised value comes in too low?

Peter Thompson · January 4, 2022 Ask Pete Buyer, Mortgage

When bank appraisal come in lower than expected, this can put a lot of stress on the buyer, even result in a canceled sale. Learn how appraisals work and how you can protect yourself.

What does a buyer’s agent do?

Peter Thompson · October 19, 2021 Ask Pete Buyer

Why is it important to work with an agent when you’re buying a home? What specifically do they do? Hp can they protect you when buying a home? And, how they’re compensated?

Market Update – Fall 2021

Peter Thompson · October 13, 2021 Market Update Buyer, Hudson, Rigaud, Saint-Lazare, Seller, Vaudreuil

If you’re living in Rigaud, Saint-Lazare, Hudson and Vaudreuil, and want to know how the market affects your home price, this post is for you.

What are my closing costs?

Peter Thompson · September 29, 2021 Ask Pete Buyer

No one wants a surprise when it comes to closing on a home. These are some rules of thumb when it comes to all the cost related to buying our selling a property.

How long does it take to go from accepted offer to sold?

Peter Thompson · September 21, 2021 Ask Pete Buyer, Seller

Buyer conditions can lengthen the selling proccess. While there is no general answer, here are the most common conditions and timeframes you can expect.

Should I get a home inspection?

Peter Thompson · August 18, 2021 Ask Pete Buyer

Thinking of waiving the pre-purchase inspection? Learn why this is almost always a bad decision with unintended consequences.

What are the first steps to buying a home?

Peter Thompson · August 18, 2021 Ask Pete Buyer

First come, first served. In a highly competitive real estate market, it’s crucial to have your ducks in a row to ensure you can make a compelling offer fast.

Should I sell my current house before I buy?

Peter Thompson · August 11, 2021 Ask Pete Buyer, Seller

It’s easy for cash investors to waive the condition to sell their own house before buying. But what about the rest of us?

How to score the house in a competitive market?

Peter Thompson · August 4, 2021 Ask Pete Buyer

Making offer after offer and still losing out? Learn some uncommon tricks to stand out as buyer and win over higher offers–even in a red-hot housing market.

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