Homebuyer's School

If you're in the market to buy a home, wondering how long it takes to make the purchase? What are the steps involved when buying? In this episode, we talk with Cory McDonald, Community Manager with Brookfield Residental and we discuss the time frame to purchase a home, whether it's a resale home or a new home.

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https://stories.brookfieldresidential.com/homebuyersschool/how-long-does-it-take-to-find-and-buy-a-home

Want to know if luxury vinyl plank flooring is right for your home? In this episode, we talk with Deborah Armstrong, Senior Interior Designer with Brookfield Residental, and discuss what is luxury vinyl plank flooring and its' benefits including scratch resistance, waterproofing, installation, lifespan and more.

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https://stories.brookfieldresidential.com/homebuyersschool/how-to-choose-a-home-builder-thats-right-for-you

Planning to buy a new home? How do you decide between the different home builders? What questions should you ask? In this episode, we talk with Cory McDonald, Community Manager with Brookfield Residential, and discuss how to choose the right home builder for you while considering their different specialities and styles.

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https://stories.brookfieldresidential.com/homebuyersschool/how-to-choose-a-home-builder-thats-right-for-you

Wondering what the differences are between engineered and solid hardwood? In this episode, Deborah Armstrong, Senior Interior Designer with Brookfield Residential discusses what these differences are including benefits, cost comparison and scratch resistance. We also explore how often you need to change your hardwood.

 

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https://stories.brookfieldresidential.com/homebuyersschool/engineered-vs.-solid-hardwood-whats-the-difference

Wondering if it's a good time to buy a home? Especially in 2018? In this episode, we talk with Cory McDonald, Community Manager with Brookfield, and discuss if it actually is a good time to buy a home and how to determine when is a good time to buy.

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https://stories.brookfieldresidential.com/homebuyersschool/is-2018-a-good-time-to-buy-a-house

In this episode, Deborah Armstrong, Senior Interior Designer with Brookfield Residential, discusses how to choose the best flooring and which types are scratch resistant. We also explore if you can use the same flooring for the entire house and which type is best for kitchens. 

Prefer to watch the video or read and take notes? See the transcript:

https://stories.brookfieldresidential.com/homebuyersschool/how-to-choose-the-best-flooring-for-your-home

Do you need to buy a home quickly? Where do you begin? In this episode, Cory McDonald, Community Manager with Brookfield Residential discusses how to buy a house fast, with whom to connect with and how to start looking. We also explore issues you may run into and potential cost implications. 

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https://stories.brookfieldresidential.com/homebuyersschool/whats-the-fastest-way-to-buy-a-home

We've all been there. The decision to leave home and start living on your own. In this episode, Nate Edwards, Co-Founder of Virtuo, discusses when is the best time to move from your parent's house and how to do it. We also explore key things to set up in your new place.

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https://stories.brookfieldresidential.com/homebuyersschool/when-and-how-to-move-out-of-your-parents-house

When buying a home for the first time, what are some things you need to know? In this episode, Cory McDonald, Community Manager with Brookfield Residential, discusses key things to know before buying a home, why you shouldn't rush the buying process and more...

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https://stories.brookfieldresidential.com/homebuyersschool/what-should-i-know-and-look-for-before-buying-a-house-for-the-first-time

So you're ready to move out and into a new home. But what are the moving expenses to think about? and how do you budget for the move? In this episode, Nate Edwards, Co-founder of Virtuo, discusses the cost of moving, such as the physical move (packing boxes), associated costs (setting up utility) and more...

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https://stories.brookfieldresidential.com/homebuyersschool/costs-to-consider-when-moving-out-for-the-first-time