by Ana Costa | Jun 17, 2022 | Blog, Homeownership, Mortgage
As the number of Canadians living alone continues to rise and the average size of households shrinks, the idea of the “nuclear family” as the typical Canadian household isn’t as accurate as it has been in past decades. If you’re buying a home on your own and wish to...
by Ana Costa | Jun 3, 2022 | Blog, Homeownership, Mortgage
Over the past few years, house prices have seen staggering growth, rising significantly faster than average incomes and making the dream of homeownership increasingly difficult. Rising interest rates and relentless competition are also contributing to a sizzling...
by Ana Costa | Apr 8, 2022 | Blog, Homeownership, Mortgage
Welcome, Spring! This fresh new season creates a sense of hope for the warmer weather to come. And while you’ll likely begin spring cleaning your home and airing it out after it has been closed up all winter, it’s also important to dust off your mortgage contract...
by Ana Costa | Mar 25, 2022 | Blog, Guest Post, Homeownership, Mortgage
Special Guest Post Originally posted by Ross Taylor at CanadianMortgageTrends.com, article can be found here All eyes have been on the Bank of Canada’s recent rate tightening and its impact on variable mortgages, but now there are fresh concerns given the...
by Ana Costa | Mar 4, 2022 | Blog, Homeownership, Mortgage
When shopping for a mortgage, many people tend to focus exclusively on obtaining the lowest rate. This is due, in large part, to advertising messages indicating that this is the best action to take. Unquestionably, rate is an extremely important component of any...
by Ana Costa | Feb 18, 2022 | Blog, Economy, Homeownership, Mortgage
Since rates are expected to begin rising and continue on the incline throughout 2022, if you’re planning to buy property anytime soon, it makes sense to secure a rate hold so you don’t have to worry about missing out on the best rate while you’re home shopping. A rate...
