Description
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. Introduction 1 Part 1: Getting Started Buying and Selling a Home 5 Chapter 1: Buying and Selling a Home: Just the Basics 7 Chapter 2: Introducing the Key Players 19 Part 2: Preparing to Buy a Home 49 Chapter 3: Sizing Up Home Ownership 51 Chapter 4: Understanding Your Finances 69 Chapter 5: Knowing Your Mortgage Options 87 Part 3: Discovering Your Perfect Home 113 Chapter 6: Finding a Home That’s Right for You 115 Chapter 7: Shopping for a Home: The Nitty-Gritty 143 Chapter 8: This Home is Great! (Except for . . . ) 177 Part 4: Getting the House You Want 189 Chapter 9: Making a Deal on Your New Home 191 Chapter 10: Signing On to a New Life 203 Chapter 11: Protecting Your Interests: Insurance and Warranties 223 Chapter 12: Closing Time: Closing Events and Moving Day 235 Part 5: Preparing to Sell Your Home 253 Chapter 13: Deciding To Sell (or Stay) 255 Chapter 14: Setting a Price and Knowing the Cost 283 Chapter 15: Making Your House Shine 299 Part 6: Sealing the Deal 319 Chapter 16: Examining Listings and Disclosures 321 Chapter 17: Understanding the Legal Stuff 329 Chapter 18: Being Cognisant of Negotiating Tricks and Bargaining Chips 347 Part 7: The Part of Tens 359 Chapter 19: Ten Regional Concerns When Buying a Home 361 Chapter 20: Ten Tips for Condo Buyers 367 Chapter 21: Ten Tips for Home Sellers 373 Chapter 22: Ten Ways to Protect Your Investment 379 Glossary 385 Index 397
