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The Low-Down on Title Insurance
Among the slew of insurance options that come with purchasing a new home, you’ve likely come across the term “title insurance”. But what exactly is it – and is it worth forking over the extra money?
Your Home Purchase: Part 4
The average Canadian homebuyer takes 11 months to plan their purchase, according to CMHC. If you’re thinking about buying in the next year, our four-part series will explain how you should be dividing your time. Part 4 is the last of this series. We discuss the strategies of looking for your home to help you find the right home for you and your situation.
Your Home Purchase: Part 3
The average Canadian homebuyer takes 11 months to plan their purchase, according to CMHC. If you’re thinking about buying in the next year, our four-part series will explain how you should be dividing your time. In Part 3 of 4 we discuss the importance of a careful budget.
Using your RRSP for a Down Payment
If you’re a first-time buyer with a home purchase in your near future, you might want to consider taking advantage of the Federal government’s Home Buyers’ Plan (HBP). In a nutshell, the HBP allows each buyer (provided they’re both first-timers) to use up to $25,000 of their RRSPs as a down payment towards a home [...]
Your Home Purchase: Part 2
The average Canadian homebuyer takes 11 months to plan their purchase, according to CMHC. If you’re thinking about buying in the next year, our four-part series will explain how you should be dividing your time. Part 2 of this 4 part series discusses the importance of a mortgage pre-approval.
Your Home Purchase: Part 1
The average Canadian homebuyer takes 11 months to plan their purchase, according to CMHC. If you’re thinking about buying in the next year, our four-part series will explain how you should be dividing your time.
Converting your home to a Rental
So, you’re ready to move out of your starter home and into a larger residence. The thing is, your first home is so well-located that you’d love to hold onto it for a little longer – and maybe use it as a tool to launch you into the rental market. Before you make the commitment, read this article for a few things to consider.
The Perks of Using a Real Estate Agent
With new services such as ComFree.com, PropertyGuys.com and WeList.com many have questioned why using a Realtor is beneficial. While for some people these services may prove beneficial, there are many reasons to consider using a Realtor. Read this article for more details.
Canadian Mortgage Rates Drop
Fixed mortgage interest rates in Canada dropped again last week due in part to trouble in Japan.
New Mortgage Rules kick off today
The Government of Canada mortgage rule changes are now in effect. They are designed to promote stability in our housing market. Watch this video to find out what it will cost you and how much you will save as a result of the changes.
