11 Nov Introducing Faris Team Mortgage Brokerage
We're always looking for new ways to to full out for you®, and now the best mortgage experience and the best real estate experience are all in one place.
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27 Oct Home Design Trends For 2021
There are plenty of reasons to look forward to 2021, especially when it comes to the home. After a year that guided many of us to spend more time at home, the new year is an opportunity to bring comfort and creativity to our living spaces. From calming Zen room ideas to stylish (and smart) approaches to home office design, here are 15 of the biggest interior design trends predicted to dominate in 2021.
20 Oct My Monogram Kitchen With Sarah Richardson
Today’s kitchen is a workhorse of multifunctionality and needs to embrace style and smarts in equal measure to meet the demands of today’s homeowner. Here's a peek into Canadian designer Sarah Richardson's kitchen, which graced the pages of the August issue of Faris Team's Barrie Real Estate Guide.
13 Oct 10 Things to Consider Before Renewing Your Mortgage
Article courtesy of Realtor.ca. Many Canadian mortgage holders renew without asking any questions—often receiving a higher rate with a mortgage product that doesn’t suit their needs. Do yourself a favour, and don’t sign a renewal letter without doing your due diligence. Take an assessment of your current situation, put a plan in place, and let the lenders compete for your business to ensure you receive the best mortgage possible. Here’s what you need to consider before renewing your mortgage.
27 Jul What Stage 3 Means For Your Real Estate Experience
Simcoe County, along with much of the province, has entered Stage 3 of Ontario’s reopening plan. Real estate, and any link in the real estate chain, has operated as an essential service since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, but like any business we've made necessary changes to ensure the immediate and continued health and safety of our clients. With the market in Simcoe County getting hotter by the day, here’s a look at what Stage 3 means for your real estate experience.
11 Jun Mortgage Insurance Rules Are Changing: Here’s What You Need To Know
Canadian Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) announced this week that due to the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on Canada’s economy, they foresee a 9%-18% decrease in house prices over the next 12 months. In response to this projected change, CHMC has stated that effective July...
22 May Top 5 Things To Look For In An Offer
There are few things more exciting to a seller than getting that perfect offer in hand.Even still, with an offer to purchase comes plenty of documentation that stipulates much more than the final price. Reviewing an offer can feel overwhelming, especially when combined with the emotions of selling your home. The details are purposefully intricate, which is why it’s important to partner with a Realtor® you trust to bring your sale into the final home stretch.Here’s Mark Faris, CEO and Broker, Faris Team, walking his clients, Craig and Roxanne West, through exactly what to expect when an offer comes in.
13 May How to Navigate Relationship Stress During COVID-19
Here is Mark Faris, CEO & Broker, and marriage expert Toni Nieuwhof, giving you insight into how to resolve conflict and feel more connected with your partner through the stressors of COVID-19.
05 May Working From Home And Your Taxes: Here’s What You Need To Know
Does working from home have an impact on your taxes? Here is Mark Faris, CEO & Broker, and Aaron Rumley, CPA, providing some great insight into that and other homeownership tax-related questions.