How to Get a Mortgage When You’re Self-Employed
Buying
Getting a mortgage when you’re self-employed can seem overwhelming at first. It’s not a traditional path that you’ll follow, but with a good mortgage broker and the right plan, it can be as easy as it gets. It’s hard to know exactly how many Canadians are self-employed because more and more of us are every […]
8 Financial Pitfalls First-Time Homebuyers Should Avoid
Buying
Are you a first-time homebuyer looking to move into your first condo or house? This isn’t a decision to take lightly, and certainly not one to rush into. Financial missteps can leave you with buyer’s remorse, struggling to pay for your new home, or can prevent you from buying a new home altogether. A little […]
The Economics of Real Estate Supply and Demand
Buying
Real estate supply and demand – something you’ve thought of? We certainly have – we live and breathe it every day. Have you ever wondered why home prices are what they are? It likely has something to do with supply and demand. Basic business knowledge says when demand for a product is high and supply […]
What the First-Time Homebuyer Incentives Mean to You
Buying
The first-time homebuyer incentives have been getting a lot of buzz and media coverage lately. If you’re currently renting and an aspiring first-time homebuyer in Canada, you’ve likely heard about the recently launched program. It’s the latest first-time homebuyer program in Canada that aims to help new buyers more easily afford a home. So, what […]