When it comes to getting a mortgage, there are a few things you can do in advance to make the mortgage process easier! getting pre-qualified The purpose of mortgage pre-qualification is to help you get a general idea of what you can afford when shopping for your new home. Pre-qualification will take your own [...]
Self-Employed and Seeking a Mortgage. Approximately 20% of Canadians are self-employed, making this an important segment in the mortgage and financing space. When it comes to self-employed individuals seeking a mortgage, there are some key things to note as this process can differ from the standard mortgage. Qualifying for a Mortgage In order to [...]
When it comes to mortgages, it can be easy to get overwhelmed by the sheer number of options! Fortunately, we are here to help! Below are some of the mortgage details that you should understand to ensure that you are getting the best mortgage for YOU: Interest Rate Type Interest rate is one of [...]
When it comes to mortgages, insurance is necessary to protect the lender on these types of loans, which deal in large sums of money. There are three different tiers relating to insurance, which all have different minimum down payment amounts and varying premium insurance fees. Insured mortgages typically have a less than 20% down payment and [...]
Are you looking to sell your home? We have a few tips to help you make the most of the spring season! Hire an Experienced Realtor: Before preparing your home for the Spring market, you will want to hire an experienced realtor! A good realtor will serve as your guide through the entire sales process, [...]
So, you’re moving! Before you hunker down in your new home, there are a few things you will want to take care of regarding your new address. Personal Contacts First and foremost, if you haven’t yet, make sure to tell all your personal contacts about your address change, including: Relatives Friends Employer Schools, colleges, [...]
Your finances aren’t the only thing that has room for new resolutions in 2023! Consider these great ideas to make your home feel brand new come January: Purge Your Space While most people think about purging when Spring comes around, the end of the year really is no better time. While cleaning your home [...]
Here in Canada, we are fortunate to be a melting pot with so many incredibly diverse cultures, languages, beliefs and (most importantly)… foods! We have gone through and found the top dishes from each Province for you to try the next time you’re looking for something new and fun to make in the kitchen. [...]
