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Canadian First-time Homebuyers Guide 2023

March 8, 2023

Canadian First-time Homebuyers Guide 2023

Becoming a homeowner is one of the biggest decisions you’ll ever make, and we’re excited to help you through it. It ...Read more

Government of Canada programs to support homebuyers in 2023

February 23, 2023

Government of Canada programs to support homebuyers in 2023

In a high-interest market, prospective buyers can use all the help they can get. Luckily, the Government of Canada offer...Read more

Everything you need to know about bridge financing when it comes to buying a home

November 16, 2022

Everything you need to know about bridge financing when it comes to buying a home

If you haven’t reached the closing date of your current home by the time you want to buy a new one, a bridge mortgage ...Read more

How much of a down payment do you need to buy a home in Canada in 2022?

October 6, 2022

How much of a down payment do you need to buy a home in Canada in 2022?

Aside from the affordability barrier, saving for a down payment can be the single most challenging aspect of homebuying....Read more

Should you get title insurance? What you need to know

May 27, 2022

Should you get title insurance? What you need to know

Home insurance doesn’t offer blanket coverage for all potential claims regarding your home. Fraud, undisclosed liens, ...Read more

What you need to know about buying a property outside of Canada

May 5, 2022

What you need to know about buying a property outside of Canada

Whether you’re looking to spend your retirement years in perfect weather, or you’re an independent worker ready to e...Read more

The ultimate guide to mortgage closing costs in Canada

April 26, 2022

The ultimate guide to mortgage closing costs in Canada

There are several additional fees homebuyers should prepare for when shopping for a property — apart from a substantia...Read more

Everything you need to know about your MPAC assessment and property taxes

March 17, 2022

Everything you need to know about your MPAC assessment and property taxes

Usually, property tax is calculated as a percentage of the property’s value; however, the exact amount will vary depen...Read more

Everything you need to know about CMHC’s First-Time Home Buyer Incentive

March 4, 2022

Everything you need to know about CMHC’s First-Time Home Buyer Incentive

The First-time Home Buyer Incentive involves the government buying equity stakes in homes with the intent of making home...Read more

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You could end up paying for mortgage life insurance long after your mortgage is done

March 1, 2022

You could end up paying for mortgage life insurance long after your mortgage is done

Mortgage protection insurance tends to rub personal finance experts the wrong way. Claims can often be denied due to unc...Read more

What income do you need to afford a $1-million house in Toronto?

November 16, 2021

What income do you need to afford a $1-million house in Toronto?

Is owning a house in Toronto even possible anymore? Well, the reality is, it depends on how much you make. We break down...Read more

Mortgage Default Insurance Calculator

October 25, 2021

Mortgage Default Insurance Calculator

When you buy a home in Canada with a down payment that is less than 20%, you’re required to buy mortgage d...Read more

Land & property transfer tax calculator Canada

October 20, 2021

Land & property transfer tax calculator Canada

When you buy a home, condo or other property in Canada, you’ll have to pay some type of fee to transfer ownership. The...Read more

The best home renovations that pay off at resale

September 2, 2021

The best home renovations that pay off at resale

31% of Canadians would increase their budget for home improvements if the guaranteed ROI was at least 10%. But how can t...Read more

Eligibility guidelines for the first-time homebuyers’ tax credit

August 22, 2021

Eligibility guidelines for the first-time homebuyers’ tax credit

The government of Canada has instituted various programs designed to assist first-time homeowners entering the path to o...Read more

Millennials and homebuying: facts and myths

August 12, 2021

Millennials and homebuying: facts and myths

Many knee-jerk assumptions about millennials and homeownership don't hold up. For starters, they're not all broke. In fa...Read more

REPORT: Canada real estate and housing market forecast and predictions for 2021

June 29, 2021

REPORT: Canada real estate and housing market forecast and predictions for 2021

LowestRates.ca data show that out of B.C., Ontario, Quebec, Alberta, and Nova Scotia, Quebec residents put the lowest do...Read more

What is a home inspection contingency?

April 27, 2021

What is a home inspection contingency?

Even with a home inspection contingency clause, buyers have to move quickly. The timeline for a home inspection continge...Read more

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