by Kara Herbeson | May 2, 2025 | Blog, Homeownership
Applying for a mortgage can feel overwhelming, especially if you’re a first-time homebuyer, but being prepared helps ensure a much smoother and faster process. Just one missing document can add a lot of time and stress to your homebuying journey. One of the best ways...
by Kara Herbeson | Apr 21, 2025 | Blog, Homeownership
Young Canadians are jumping on first home savings accounts (FHSAs) as a way to help finance their homeownership dreams. In its debut year, nearly half a million Canadians opened an FHSA, according to fresh tax filing data from Statistics Canada. And it’s not...
by Kara Herbeson | Mar 7, 2025 | Blog, Homeownership, Mortgage
With rising home prices and increased costs of living, more Canadians are relying on assistance from family and friends to help make homeownership a reality. A recent report from CIBC says that 31% of first-time homebuyers received financial support from family...
by Kara Herbeson | Feb 21, 2025 | Blog, Homeownership
Planning renovations that make your home more user-friendly and comfortable for your family is exciting. Using home equity to fund these projects may be an excellent financial strategy as you won’t have to tap into savings or take on high-interest debt. Home equity is...
by Kara Herbeson | Nov 15, 2024 | Blog, Homeownership, Mortgage
If you’re self-employed, chances are, you’ve found that securing a mortgage can be more complex than it is for salaried individuals. Lenders often scrutinize your income more rigorously, which can prove challenging. This is another great example where a mortgage agent...
by Kara Herbeson | Oct 18, 2024 | Blog, Homeownership
We’re welcoming news of many important mortgage changes coming into effect in the next few months. The latest announcement by the federal government will see mortgage changes rolled out aimed at addressing the housing shortage by supporting the construction of...
