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December 21, 2020 6 Comments

  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

October 26, 2020 0 Comments

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

March 19, 2019 0 Comments

Thinking of buying a condo in Toronto? Here are the key points to know so you can understand the condo reserve fund. First, what is a condo reserve fund? A portion of every

June 3, 2014 0 Comments

This is for you, first-time homebuyers of the GTA! Talk about mixed messages. You think you're ready to buy your first home, but then you start reading the news and there's all this

October 25, 2013 0 Comments

Wishing for a crystal ball? Who isn't?  At least, as far as real estate markets and mortgage forecasts go. However, the Bank of Canada gave us some guidance on October 23rd, through deciding not to raise