by Ana Costa | Aug 16, 2019 | Blog, Economy, Finance, Homeownership, Mortgage
Over the past several years, it has become increasingly difficult for many people, particularly first-timers, to enter the housing market. This is due to a variety of factors, but most notably tighter mortgage rules implemented by the federal government – including...
by Ana Costa | Aug 2, 2019 | Blog, Homeownership, Mortgage
For many people, the first step to buying a home involves perusing local real estate listings. While this can be an exciting exercise, before you begin house hunting, you first need to determine how much you can comfortably afford. After all, you don’t want to find...
by Ana Costa | Jul 5, 2019 | Finance, Homeownership, Mortgage
Realizing your dream of homeownership is an exciting journey, but finalizing the mortgage process can be a bit cumbersome, particularly when it comes to the trail of seemingly endless documents you’re required to submit. The extensive paperwork throughout the...
by Ana Costa | Jun 7, 2019 | Blog, Homeownership, Mortgage
Thinking of buying a property, but don’t know where to start? Well… that’s where a mortgage pre-approval comes in. Start here. Just like you wouldn’t go into a restaurant without having enough money to buy your meal, so you shouldn’t...
by Ana Costa | May 17, 2019 | Blog, Homeownership, Mortgage
If you’re in the market to buy a home, chances are you’ve already done some preliminary research and discovered there are many different types of lender options – each offering their own unique perks. Historically, securing a mortgage in Canada meant borrowing...
by Ana Costa | May 3, 2019 | Blog, Mortgage
Let’s say you have a home that you’ve outgrown, it’s time to make a move to something more suited for your family. You have no desire to keep two houses, so you decide that selling your existing home, and moving into something new is the best idea....