A starter home is a “somewhat” small house or condo that meets the requirements of young people buying their first home. This is usually the case for the vast majority of young people (single or couples). So, what should be your priorities if you are...
We’ve said this many times: buying a home is perhaps the most important purchase of our lives. So, wouldn’t you want to know everything about it before you sign the papers? This is where a land survey is very important. Yes, a home inspection can tell...
Here’s the thing: closing costs are the one element people tend to forget or know less about in the entire home buying process. We’ve written a few blog posts where we mention closing costs and what they entitle. This particular post aims at answering the...
One aspect we often forget consider when hunting for the "dream home" is the neighbourhood. So, before you begin looking at houses, narrow in on your chosen location. Someone once said that the houses are like spouses and that the neighbourhood is like the extended...
You have purchased a home. The moving day is fast approaching. Have you considered all the costs? We decided to write this blog post to help every homebuyer budget for the costs - the obvious and the hidden ones - related to moving. What are the...
We all know the homebuying process is a complex task. From saving for a downpayment to finding the home of our dreams many steps need to be taken. We often tell people to budget on a monthly basis and to try to cut on certain...
We keep coming back to this topic of credit. It’s a crucial aspect for anyone planning for homeownership. However, similar to most things in the financial side of life, you need to be careful when building your credit history. It is very easy to get...
The home buying process can be exciting and very stressful at the same time. You know, you are preparing to make perhaps the biggest investment of your life and you want to make sure you get the house of your dreams that you work so...
People often wonder why they should consider working with a mortgage broker when banks can do mortgages as well. We certainly get asked this question a lot. The truth is: there is a BIG difference between the two. Similar to the “house hunting process” where...
Dear readers, This week’s blog post is - again - another letter from me. As we take the first steps into this new adventure, I am very excited to share with you what we are doing as a team to ensure we achieve our true potential...