Guide for first-time homebuyers: Stage three—closing on your home successfully
When you’re purchasing a home, the last step is called the closing process. If you are reading this, then you may be ready to finalize the last details of your…
Guide for first-time homebuyers: Stage two—surviving the mortgage process
Your offer was accepted on a home you really like! But don’t pop the cork just yet. As much as you want to celebrate, it’s time to get serious and…
Guide for first-time homebuyers: Stage one—How to get ready
Buying a home will likely be the largest purchase of your life, so how do you know you’re ready to own one? Apparently, the majority of Canadians are up for…
Your new home: Demystifying the down payment
If you’ve got “real estate fever,” it’s most likely not by accident: Pent-up demand and lower household spending as a result of the lockdown have caused the Canadian housing market…
Want to diversify into real estate? Here are the facts
There’s no denying that homeownership may feel out of reach for some Canadians. The average house price in Canada was $531,000 in 2020. And if you live in the greater. Vancouver…
When should you consider refinancing your mortgage?
A mortgage is a long-term financial commitment, but there is always some wiggle room if your circumstances change and you want a new deal to match. You usually have some…
Why you should talk to a mortgage specialist
A perfect mortgage is so much more than just a seductively low-interest rate. It’s one of the most important financial decisions you’ll make. So, why not take advantage of an…
What to do with your tax refund
A refund is basically free money, right? Once you receive your tax return, your knee-jerk reaction may be to spend it on a new spring wardrobe or hop on a…
How porting your mortgage can save you money
Are you in your forever home? Do you plan to move sometime soon? Regardless of which life stage you’re in, as a homeowner, the option to port or move your…
