Set yourself up for homebuying success Buying a new home soon - say in the next year or two? It's a very exciting time! Even if you're not a first-time homebuyer, you
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Minimum down payment - what you need to know The minimum down payment rules change periodically in Canada. On homes purchased for more than $500,000, the portion of the house price over $500,000 requires at least
So, you’ve decided to buy your first home? Congratulations! Buying your first home is such a fun time. Though it can also be terrifying. :) When my husband and I were house-hunting, it
Why invest in Canadian real estate? Canadians are increasingly realizing the value of diversifying into real estate investments. This is especially true given the volatility of stock and bond markets over the last
Many Toronto home buyers are looking at older properties and find themselves in a common predicament: they’ve found a property that suits them, but it needs some costly and immediate upgrades. Good news.
I'm a Toronto-based Mortgage Broker. My focus: to mentor and educate first-time home buyers, people with less-than-perfect credit, and people in business for themselves, to make the best mortgage choices for them.