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...
May 20, 2015 | Home ownership
Closing day is the day when you finally achieve your goal: you take legal possession and finally get to call your new house your own. You are sure to feel great relief and satisfaction, but remember that the home buying process isn’t over just yet. There are quite a...
May 6, 2015 | Home ownership, Housing market
Once you figure out what you can afford to pay for a house and obtain a pre‐qualified mortgage, you’re ready to start searching. There are a variety of sources you can use to find the home that is right for you. Here are just 6: 1. Word of mouth By telling everyone...
