Purchase Plus Improvements Mortgage – Renovations Done Now
Learn about a Purchase Plus Improvements Mortgage and how you can add on up to 10% of the purchase price of your home to put towards home renovations at the time of purchase.
First Time Home Buyer – Case Study of the Home Buying Process
Follow a first time home buyer as he moves through the process of securing a home for the first time, from mortgage fears to house hunting to considering a foreclosure to possession day.
First Time Home Buyer Series – Part 1 – Say Hello To Braden
Follow the first time home buyer adventure of Braden. In this segment of our 4 part case study you’ll meet our first time home buyer as he embarks on his home buying adventure.
First Time Home Buyer Series – Part 2 – How About A Foreclosure
In part 2 of our first time home buyer series featuring first time home buyer Braden, he investigates the prospect of purchasing a foreclosure property.
First Time Home Buyer Series – Part 3 – Offer To Purchase
In part 3 of our first time home buyer series we learn that Braden took a pass on a foreclosure but is ready to make an offer to purchase his first home.
First Time Home Buyer Series – Part 4 – Real Estate Lawyer Time
In part 4 of our first time home buyer series we learn that Braden has made a successful offer on a home so it’s time to talk to the real estate lawyer.
Home Buyer Tax Credit – Tax Tip To Reduce The Amount Of Tax You Owe
The Home Buyer Tax Credit can reduce the amount of income tax you owe, if home ownership became a reality for you last year.
Reverse Mortgages – What Are They?
Reverse mortgages are designed specifically for Canadian homeowners who are 55 years old or older and have concerns about their financial position.
Mortgage Renewal Rates – Insured, Insurable, And Uninsured Mortgages
The mortgage renewal rate you qualify for varies depending on the mortgage you have. We’ll explain insured, insurable, and uninsured mortgages and the differences and rates available to you at mortgage renewal time.
Mortgage Default Insurance
Insurance required or offered when you get a mortgage can be confusing. In this post, we explain the different kinds.
Using your RRSPs to Buy a Home
Chances are you know someone who has cashed in RRSPs to buy a home, but what’s the catch? What do they get charged? In this post, we look at how it works.
Real Property Report – It Is A Big Deal
Real Property Report, what is it exactly and how important is it to our offer to purchase.