November 18, 2024
The First Home Savings Account (FHSA) is a tax-advantaged savings plan introduced in Canada to help individuals save for their first home. It combines the benefits […]
December 1, 2019
I am sure some of us have been there… passing on potential houses just because the bathrooms or kitchens were not up to our standards, […]
September 27, 2018
It’s no secret that as house prices in the GTA have risen over the past 10 years, many of us have become overnight “millionaires”. Who would […]
April 3, 2018
When comparing various financing options, the biggest mistake you can make is to concentrate on the actual nominal rates alone. Instead, you should pay attention […]
March 11, 2018
The new mortgage rules have essentially lowered the qualifying power of mortgage applicants by approximately 20%. Whether you’re buying and need a mortgage, or are simply […]
February 5, 2018
Commercial properties are somewhat an unknown territory to most of us. They require larger down payments. Interest rates are higher. Still, they can still be a […]
November 9, 2017
That depends. Over the past 7 years, there were many indications that variable rates will go up and many pressures on those with variable rates […]
October 18, 2017
When the Prime rate went up by 0.5%, my feelings were mixed… Yes, my variable rate mortgage payments went up and I wasn’t happy about it, […]
September 22, 2017
If you are considering a refinance for any reason – to consolidate your debt, pay for your kids’ education, renovate your home or buy an investment […]
March 12, 2017
On October 3rd the federal government announced a series of regulations that govern the access and limitations of mortgages requiring insurance. The rules were put in […]