Sep 23, 2015 | Home ownership, Mortgages
One of the biggest challenges to buying a home is finding one you like and that you can afford. You can make this process easier by doing a bit of preliminary homework to determine a ballpark range for what you can reasonably afford in a new mortgage. Here are 3...
Sep 9, 2015 | Home ownership, Interest rates, Mortgages
The Bank of Canada announced today that it’s holding its interest rate at 0.5%, accompanied by its continued message of modest economic growth this year. “The stimulative effects of previous monetary policy actions are working their way through the Canadian economy,”...
Jul 2, 2015 | Home ownership
Once you’ve finally settled into your new home, you’ll want to protect your home. Home security is an important component of home ownership. Keeping your home secure protects your home and your family for years to come. Here are 5 areas where you should invest...
Jun 10, 2015 | Home maintenance, Home ownership
Once you’ve finally settled into your new home, you may start viewing your home with a more objective eye. Perhaps there are things you’d like to change — the kitchen cabinets or the flooring, for instance. Perhaps there are things that require repair, such as the...
Jun 3, 2015 | Home maintenance, Home ownership, Mortgages
Finding and purchasing your home can be an exciting and overwhelming process. You may be relieved once you finally take possession of your new home, the financial responsibilities of homeownership are just beginning. Here are 4 money issues to watch for after you buy...
May 27, 2015 | Mortgages, Home ownership
Owning a home just makes sense for most Canadians. A place to live and possibly raise a family that builds equity over time is sound financial planning. As home values increase and mortgage principal gets paid down, your equity grows. That equity is an ideal resource...
