May 2019

CMHC Rising Housing Prices Study

Posted on May 06, 2019

Back in June 2016, the Canadian Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) launched a study to help better understand the rapidly rising price of homes in major metropolitan cities in Canada. The report that was produced was one of the most advanced and data driven analyses. 

Why was this study done?
Housing affordability is one of the major challenges...

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How To Maintain a Good Credit Rating

Posted on May 06, 2019

Want to make it easier on yourself to get an auto loan, mortgage or new credit card account? Just follow these simple tips below to help maintain a good credit score. 

Pay Your Bills on Time
Even a single late payment can affect your credit score adversely. Not only must you make your credit card statements on time buy you must make prompt payments o...

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Credit Card Debt vs. Mortgage Debt

Posted on May 06, 2019

It is always a good idea to pay off debt when you have some extra cash on hand. However, when it comes to the different type of debt you can pay off, it is hard to know which debt the best is to pay off. 

Your credit card has a maximum amount you can borrow and the monthly payments for a credit card are based on how much you currently owe. Your mort...

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What is Refinancing?

Posted on May 06, 2019

Refinancing your mortgage is when you pay off your existing mortgage and set up a new mortgage. Homeowners have the option to refinance their mortgage with their current lenders or find a different lender. Majority of Canadians choose to refinance their mortgage, as to take advantage of lower interest rates, there are other things to consider too w...

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3 Common Seller Questions

Posted on May 06, 2019

Home sellers have lots of questions. When it comes to selling a house, there is so much to do and know. We understand that approaching a home selling experience for the first time or even the first time in a couple of years can be overwhelming. Below are some of the most frequent questions that have popped up during this time.

 Is it possible to chan...

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New Construction Advice

Posted on May 06, 2019

You’ve found the home you’ve been looking for and you’re ready to make the deal. Below you will find some helpful tips and hints when it comes to buying a new construction home 


Determine a comfortable price range 
Review the Agreement of Purchase and Sale with a real estate or condominium lawyer before signing to ensure you understand exactly what i...

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