What's the rush? The financial "why" HSBC did an interesting study in the UK in 2014. It suggested that if you buy your first home by 29, you create a positive cycle that not only
What's the rush? The financial "why" HSBC did an interesting study in the UK in 2014. It suggested that if you buy your first home by 29, you create a positive cycle that not only
Leveraging shared equity programs to boost your down payment Dreaming of owning a home but finding saving enough for the down payment to be daunting? Here's a bit of good news: you may
Can the FHSA help you buy your first home? On April 1, 2023, the Canadian government introduced the First Home Savings Account (FHSA) that is basically a hybrid between an RRSP and a TFSA. Like
Common mistakes made by first-time homebuyers... And how to avoid making those first-time homebuyer mistakes! I tend to revise this list from time to time, based on what I'm seeing with my clients.
I work with many first-time homebuyers in Toronto, Mississauga, Oakville, and throughout Ontario. Some have already talked to a professional of one type or another about their mortgage, others haven't. All of them seem surprised at the