Real Estate

When you purchase a home, you suddenly find yourself swimming in a whole lot of information—property tax, mortgages, lawyer fees, home insurance, etc.  You were expecting many new responsibilities, but all this coming at you at … Read More

When your pre-construction condo is on its final leg of completion and the condo developer has given you the go-ahead to move in (even handing you the keys), it’s only natural to assume that you’ve now … Read More

Moving can get expensive fast which is why many people choose to DIY their move. A DIY move is a way to save money and gives you flexibility when choosing the date and time of your … Read More

According to Google, searches for “house for sale,” “mortgage calculators,” and “mortgage rates” are the highest they’ve been in five years.  Kitchener is one of the hot cities Canadians are searching out as a potential place … Read More

On April 8th, the Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions (OSFI) announced that it is relaunching its consultation on the minimum qualifying interest rate for uninsured mortgages. Usually, mortgages with a 20% down payment do … Read More

The first-time homebuyers’ tax credit allows you to claim back $750 on your tax return after buying your first home in Canada. Here’s what you need to know.

Canadian real estate prices are rising in areas outside of the big urban centres. Statistics Canada reports that growth in large urban centres has slowed during the pandemic. The desire for more space, both inside and … Read More

With rising prices, million dollar homes are becoming the norm – as are million dollar mortgages! Let’s see if you can you afford a million dollar home.

Canadian cities are seller’s markets in 2020, even after the affects of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to data from Zoocasa

For people who can’t borrow enough to afford a home, having someone co-sign a mortage can help. However, co-signing a mortgage can be risky… here’s why.