Melanie Evans
A Guide to Waterloo Region Real Estate Terminology for Beginners
Navigating the world of real estate can be challenging, especially for beginners. To help you better understand the Canadian real estate...
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Melanie Evans
- Mar 15
- 6 min
To Rent or To Buy: Making the Right Decision in Today's Housing Market
In today's housing market, it's not always easy to determine whether renting or buying a home is the better choice. The answer often...
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Melanie Evans
- Mar 13
- 4 min
How the 4 Cs of Credit Impact Your Mortgage Loan Approval
Often when people write about, or read about, what it takes to get a mortgage loan approved they focus on credit scores. This is not a...
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Melanie Evans
- Mar 10
- 6 min
Location, Location, Location: How to Find the Best Waterloo Region Neighbourhood for You
When you are in the market to buy a new Waterloo Region home it helps to remember one of the golden rules of real estate: You’re not just...
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Melanie Evans
- Mar 1
- 5 min
From First Offer to Final Sale: The Importance of Real Estate Agents in Home Negotiation
When it comes to selling a Waterloo Region home, negotiation is often one of the most challenging aspects of the process. This is where a...
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Melanie Evans
- Feb 10
- 5 min
Appraised Value Vs. Market Value: Knowing The Difference
Do you want to know how your Waterloo Region home for sale's appraised value compares to its market value, and how both may affect a...
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Melanie Evans
- Feb 3
- 5 min
How to Buy a Waterloo Region Home in a Higher Interest Rate Environment
As interest rates rise, some homebuyers have stepped back from the Canadian real estate market to wait it out. But if Waterloo Region...
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Melanie Evans
- Feb 1
- 5 min
What Second Time Waterloo Region Homebuyers Need to Know
There are hundreds of articles aimed at first-time house buyers that give them everything they need to know about buying their first...
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Melanie Evans
- Jan 30
- 6 min
Team Pinto's Big List of Questions to Ask When Buying Your First Waterloo Region Home
Even before you begin your Waterloo Region home buying adventure, it's easy to feel overwhelmed as a first-time homebuyer. After all,...
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Melanie Evans
- Jan 25
- 4 min
Mortgage Tips: Do's and Don'ts for First Time Buyers
Choosing a mortgage in Canada can be a daunting task, with a variety of options available and different terms and conditions to consider....
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Melanie Evans
- Jan 6
- 5 min
FHSA Canada: What It Is and How It Works
Are you a first time home buyer who is looking to buy a new Waterloo Region home within the next year? Well, there’s some good news for...
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Melanie Evans
- Dec 30, 2022
- 5 min
2023 New Year's Resolutions for Waterloo Region Homebuyers AND Homesellers
New Year's resolutions aren't limited to health and fitness. They can go beyond making vows to eat healthier, quit smoking, and read at...
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Melanie Evans
- Dec 21, 2022
- 6 min
Mortgage Preapproval Vs. Mortgage Prequalification; What You Need to Know
One of the first things that most real estate agents will discuss with homebuyers they are working with - or should anyway - is the...
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Melanie Evans
- Dec 7, 2022
- 7 min
Waterloo Region Homes and Pets: Everything You Need to Know
Whether you are buying, selling or caring for a Waterloo Region home, statistics say that there is a good chance that pets are involved...
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Melanie Evans
- Dec 4, 2022
- 7 min
Are You Ready to Stop Renting and Buy a Waterloo Region Home?
There is no denying the flexibility that renting offers—you can move relatively easily when you want, and you do not have to carry a...
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Melanie Evans
- Dec 1, 2022
- 7 min
How to Find the Perfect Waterloo Region Real Estate Agent in 15 Minutes or Less
You’re about to face one of the largest financial transactions of your lifetime. You need to hire a real Waterloo Region real estate...
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Melanie Evans
- Nov 28, 2022
- 4 min
8 Financial and Emotional Benefits of Buying a Waterloo Region Home
When it comes to buying a Waterloo Region home, many people experience a mixed bag of emotions regarding whether or not to take the...
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Melanie Evans
- Nov 18, 2022
- 8 min
Big Guide to the Lifespans of Household Appliances and Top Tips to Help Them Last Longer
The ongoing evolution of household appliances has made living more comfortable and convenient for all of us. And, despite the fact that...
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Melanie Evans
- Nov 10, 2022
- 3 min
5 Reasons To Take Out a Smaller Mortgage Than You Qualify For
Whether you’re buying your first home or your fifth, being approved for a larger-than-expected mortgage can be exciting and even a bit...
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Melanie Evans
- Nov 7, 2022
- 6 min
Why You Need a Real Estate Agent to Buy a Waterloo Region Home
If you're considering buying a Waterloo Region home, you might be wondering if you need a real estate agent. There are lots of resources...
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