January 24th, 2018
The Greek Stoic philosopher Epictetus once stated, “Wealth consists not in having great possessions, but in having few wants.” One may be tempted to dismiss Epictetus’ advice since, born a … [read more]
January 24th, 2018
As expected, the Bank of Canada hiked its target for the overnight rate Wednesday morning, giving current and potential homebuyers cause to consider their future mortgage options. “As expected the … [read more]
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January 16th, 2018
There are several factors that go into the decision to approve or deny your mortgage request when you buy a home: your income, your debts, the appraisal on your chosen … [read more]
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January 15th, 2018
Probably the biggest difference between a real estate investor and a homeowner is how they approach financing a property purchase. Investors look for creative financing solutions that meet their investing … [read more]
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January 8th, 2018
The decision to buy your first home is a major milestone, and homeownership is a point of pride for many Canadians. The latest RBC home ownership poll reveals a majority … [read more]
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January 5th, 2018
If you’re someone who keeps a lot of cash in long-term savings, the thought of an interest rate hike is thrilling. However, most other consumers greet the news with dread … [read more]
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January 3rd, 2018
The process of buying a home is a very involved one, and can be daunting, especially for first-time buyers. It’s often a whirlwind of paperwork, credit reports, and scrambling to … [read more]
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December 20th, 2017
Time is running out before new Canadian mortgage rules kick in, which could potentially make it harder for first-time buyers to get a mortgage. On January 1, the Office of … [read more]
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December 19th, 2017
Buying a home, and especially obtaining your first mortgage, is a major responsibility, not to mention a significant marker of life transition. Say you’re a newly minted university grad and … [read more]
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December 14th, 2017
For most people, purchasing a home is one of the biggest investments they’ll make in their lives. For this reason, it is imperative to carefully consider and review each step … [read more]
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December 12th, 2017
A good strategy to save the down payment and closing costs to purchase a home requires several steps. While saving money towards the down payment is always good, it’s not … [read more]
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November 30th, 2017
When our parents were young and buying their first homes, the career expectations were simple: go to school, get a good job, work hard, and you’ll be rewarded for your … [read more]
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November 28th, 2017
Being a first-time home buyer can be overwhelming: Not only must you find an option that suites your family, neighbourhood and amenity needs (not to mention your budget), chances are … [read more]
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November 27th, 2017
So you finally found a home of your dreams but the big ‘F’ is the problem. You have no idea where you will get the money. Your credit history is … [read more]
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November 24th, 2017
High real estate prices and new mortgage rules designed to clamp down on risky lending have made it harder than ever for first-time buyers to own a home. So it’s … [read more]
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October 25th, 2017
The Bank of Canada has hiked its trend setting interest rate twice this past year and – a mere month ago – was strongly expected to do so in October, … [read more]
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October 24th, 2017
The mortgage process can be complicated if you jump in without any prior knowledge on home-buying and lending. The best tool you can arm yourself with is an understanding of … [read more]
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October 23rd, 2017
Thinking of applying for a mortgage? You now have until January 1st before new rules, designed to make it tougher for borrowers to qualify, take effect. The final version of … [read more]
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October 19th, 2017
Truth be told. Owning a home is a beautiful thing. In fact, it’s the one biggest expenses you’re likely to experience in your lifetime. But before you get there, certain … [read more]
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October 12th, 2017
If you’re like most people, you probably hate the work involved in organizing a home loan, then once you have one don’t want to think about it again for a … [read more]
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October 11th, 2017
The real estate sector is characterized by complex transactions and huge investments. This is why it is important for every stakeholder to understand the various terminologies and risks associated with … [read more]
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September 28th, 2017
Ever since the end of the housing boom in the mid-2000s, homeowners have benefited from some of the lowest mortgage rates in decades. Efforts from the Federal Reserve to stimulate … [read more]
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