by Ana Costa | Feb 7, 2020 | Blog, Finance, Homeownership, Mortgage
The decision to become a homeowner represents a significant milestone. It’s, therefore, extremely important to consider all your options when it comes to the different types of available homes to ensure you find the right one that fulfills as many of your personal and...
by Ana Costa | Jan 17, 2020 | Economy, Homeownership, Mortgage
The most popular mortgage selected by Canadians is the five-year fixed-rate option. While this isn’t always the best choice, it’s definitely the most common. But a lot can happen in five years. What if you need to buy a bigger home to accommodate your growing family...
by Ana Costa | Jan 3, 2020 | Blog, Economy, Finance, Homeownership
Historically, real estate has proven to be a sound investment option. Nowadays, with rental properties scarce and rental fees through the roof, investing in real estate could be considered a great option, especially if you cater to the right demographic in the right...
by Ana Costa | Dec 20, 2019 | Blog, Homeownership, Mortgage
Sometimes, you may just need an added boost to qualify for the loan amount required to get you into your new home, particularly following the introduction of tighter mortgage qualification rules. If you’re experiencing difficulty meeting traditional lender...
by Ana Costa | Oct 18, 2019 | Blog, Finance, Homeownership
Are you thinking of doing some home improvements and wondering how to pay for them? As a homeowner, you’ll be glad to know that your mortgage agent can help you access funds through the equity in your home. With house prices on the rise, more and more people...
by Ana Costa | Oct 4, 2019 | Blog, Finance, Homeownership, Mortgage
This is a commonly-asked question, since mortgage agents/brokers and appraisers aren’t authorized to provide a copy of the real estate appraisal report to the homebuyer/homeowner even though you’ve likely paid to have it completed. This is mainly because the...