With Canadian mortgage interest rates at historic lows, could now be a better time than ever to invest in your own property? Whether you’re buying a property to live in, renovate and sell on, or to add to the rental market, as with any venture that...
Renewing your mortgage automatically may not be the right choice for everyone, and a lot will depend upon your current financial position, you’re your future financial goals. Let’s look in a little more detail at the advantages of having a mortgage that renews automatically: You could save...
It’s no secret that it can be expensive to move home, and it’s not just the cost of the property itself that can cause a dent in your bank balance. To help you get a better understanding of everything you’ll be expected to pay for...
The real estate market is a changeable one, and there are never any guarantees that you’ll find the home you’re looking for, let alone that you’ll be able to afford it when you do. Of course, that shouldn’t stop you from looking, but it should...
You’re of course likely to select your new style of home based upon many factors, such as space, climate, locality and the size of your family, but it can be helpful to know what styles of houses are available to choose from in Canada, before...
When purchasing a new home in Canada, there are certain things that the majority of buyers seek to fulfil before making a purchase, and while these can vary according to the year and the individual circumstances of homebuyers, many follow patterns in the market. The ongoing...
While the majority of Canadian lenders do their best to protect the consumer, remaining within the confines of state and federal laws, and adhering to real estate law and ethics, an unscrupulous minority of lenders exist who make it their objective to target the uninformed....
Oftentimes, spending less on a property than you can actually afford is a smart move - although it may seem counter intuitive - and the advantages of doing so can be found below: You can get into an expensive neighborhood without spending all your life savings:As...
Nicknamed ‘cowtown’ thanks to the Calgary Stampede - a huge rodeo and festival held every July in the Alberta city of Calgary – this vibrant and cosmopolitan city is becoming an increasingly popular place to buy a home and raise a family and in recent...
Working for yourself can be hugely rewarding, and millions of Canadians are happily self-employed. However, when it comes to buying a home, it can make getting approval for a home loan all the more difficult, as the major banks require borrowers to have secure, stable...