Buying and Selling a Home For Canadians For Dummies, 5th Edition

Introduction

Buying or selling a home is an incredibly enormous undertaking, but at the same time it shouldn’t be the cause of shortness of breath, dizziness, or an extended hospital stay. However, it does involve some of the most important financial decisions you’ll ever make, as chances are your home is the biggest asset you’ll ever own. But it’s not so bad — especially with this book in hand. Armed with information about everything from mortgages to heating systems, you can calmly face the real estate world and see how it works. With this book, you get to know what fixed-rate, open-term mortgages are. You find out just how important a home inspection can be. And most important, you discover what your priorities are, and how to match them with a home — a home of your own.

If you’re considering buying a home, you’ve come to the right place! Self-promotion aside, we tell you what you need to think about before making that huge decision, how to make your choices in a realistic and informed way, and how to avoid unexpected problems, crumbling foundations, and street parking.

If you’re selling, we share all kinds of information about what your buyer expects from you, how to get the most money for your home, and how to manage the details so you don’t overlook anything. If you’re thinking about selling your home yourself, you can find lots of tips to help you out. Selling your home is a long, intense process that many people do as a full-time job; we try to help you see whether you’re ...