Ashley Marlin

I wanted to thank everyone for their advice

Funny thing happened when my clients decided that wanted to terminate the transaction.

Informed the other realtor that my clients had had enough and she called me right back saying the buyers were willing to extend the closing. I guess they needed to realize that we were done being pushed around.

Now all we have to do is finalize a right of way.

Ashley Marlin, Exit Realty Inter Lake

I'm in a bit of a connundrum today. I have this beautiful property listed in Cherryfield NS with just over 57 acres of land. I was under the impression that the couple who are in the process of purchasing it really wanted to property. We have had a few complications main ones being winter, a right of way, and agreeing on the final closing. The buyers are now willing to walk instead of agreeing to an extension of three weeks so we can get everything done for them.

I'm sure everyone has had more complicated deals than this but I was hoping to get some advice on how the best handle this.

Ashley Marlin, Exit Realty Inter Lake

Its a great time to make your next move the move to your own home.

Don't miss the historic interest rates and government programs that you can take advantage of.

• The First-Time Home Buyers' Tax Credit means savings of up to $750 on the closing costs of a first home.
• The Home Renovation Tax Credit means savings of up to $1,350 on renovations completed before next February.
• The ecoEnergy Home Retrofit Grant provides up to $6500 to make your home more energy-efficient.

For a free list of properties with pictures available in your area visit www.novascotiahomesales.com

If you are thinking about buying a home, with property prices coming down and current interest rates so low it is the perfect time.

We are currently in a buyers market.

There is still a lot to think about though - where do you want to live, how much can you afford, what do you want and need.

The first appointment you should make is with a mortgage broker to get pre-approved. This way you will know for sure what your budget is. After that you should speak to a real estate agent who can help you make sense of all that is on the market. As a buyer it costs you nothing to have a professional real estate agent work for you to ensure that you get the best deal.