Jul 6, 2018 | Home ownership
With home price increases over the years, more Canadians are taking advantage of the equity they’ve built up in their homes and using it to renovate. This can make a lot of sense for families who still enjoy the neighbourhood and community they live in but whose homes...
Jun 29, 2018 | Home ownership, Mortgages
So you’re considering buying a new place? Great! Here is some tried, tested, and true advice that you can use along the way. Regardless of how many homes you have owned in the past, how good your credit score is, how much money you have in the bank, how much you’re...
May 18, 2018 | Home ownership, Mortgages
The right mortgage product means something different to everyone. It could mean negotiating the best payment, finding a unique mortgage product, or getting you the mortgage terms that best suit your plans. The real question is: what does the right mortgage mean to...
Feb 23, 2018 | Home ownership
One of the most important steps to take when buying a home is to get the potential new home appraised. Appraisers are certified, licensed professionals who determine the real value of a property. What home appraisals are not Appraisals differ from the listing...
Dec 22, 2017 | Home ownership
If you’re worried about the cost of buying your first home, you might be interested in several Canadian programs designed to make it easier for first-time homebuyers to get into a new home. Home Buyer’s Plan Canadian Revenue Agency’s Home Buyer’s Plan allows...
Dec 1, 2017 | Home ownership
Buying your first home is one of the largest emotional and financial decisions you’ll ever make, so it’s critical that your decision to purchase a home is an informed one. Do the research, get the knowledge, and be informed. Although buying a home almost always seems...
