How Rent To Own Works In Canada
How rent to own works is a question coming up more and more often. If you’ve been struggling to save up the down payment you need to buy a property, for your personal use or for investment, this could be a strategy you can consider. Investing in real estate has long been a popular wealth-building […]
Adjustable-Rate Mortgages For Home Buyers
Adjustable-rate mortgages (ARM’s) used to be all the rage in the early 2000’s, but as home prices rose, the popularity of these products started to diminish. After years of being virtually nonexistent, more people are once again using ARMs when buying a home. Let’s break down why this is happening and why it isn’t a […]
Costs When Buying A House
Costs when buying a house, whether expected or otherwise, should not be taken lightly. I’m sure it goes without saying that purchasing a home is one of life’s most significant financial decisions. While it brings joy and a sense of achievement, it also comes with various expected costs beyond the purchase price. Prospective homebuyers must […]
How to Determine the Value of a Home
Wondering how to determine the value of a home? Ultimately, the market value of a home is the amount that a buyer is willing to pay for it in the current real estate market. While the perceived value of a home can vary greatly from person to person, there are several key factors that play […]
Alternative Lending for Home Buyers
Alternative lending for home buyers may become more and more prevalent as interest rates continue to rise. When it comes to buying a home in Canada, there are a variety of mortgage products available to help individuals and families secure financing. While traditional mortgages are still the most common type of loan used for home […]
Buying A Home Over The Holidays
Buying a home over the holidays. The countdown to Christmas and other celebrations in full swing, but if you’re faced with with a situation where you need to move, i’m here to share why buying a home over the holidays may actually not be such a bad idea. (In fact, it’s a pretty good one!!) […]
Benefits of First Time Home Buyer Program
A first time home buyer program can be extremely helpful for new home buyers. Have you been renting your home but wondering about some of the benefits of first time home buyer programs so you can try to get into the market? Before you buy a home, it’s important to consider how this investment will […]
Should You Buy a Home Now – or Later?
Buy a home now or wait? As everyone likely knows, interest rates for mortgages have steadily increased over recent months. If you were thinking about buying a home, you may be wondering if you should buy a home now or wait? Although prices have come down on homes, in other areas, they remain stable or […]
Cost of Waiting for Mortgage Rates To Go Down
Waiting for Mortgage Rates To Go Down May Hurt More Than Help Waiting for mortgage rates to go down before buying a new home? Mortgage rates have increased significantly in recent weeks. And that may mean you have questions about what this means for you if you’re planning to buy a home. Here’s some information that can […]
Are Preconstruction Homes or Resale Better
Preconstruction homes vs. residential resale – which is better for you? If you’re new to real estate, you could be wondering this question. It’s an age old question and fortunately for you, I’m here to help you answer this for yourself with a guide that outlines some of the pro’s and con’s of preconstruction homes […]