by Kara Herbeson | Jul 19, 2024 | Blog, Homeownership
Saving for a down payment on a home can be challenging but, with careful planning and discipline, this important milestone will become much more easily achievable. Following are 10 helpful tips to get you started on your homeownership journey as soon as possible. 1....
by Kara Herbeson | Jun 21, 2024 | Blog, Homeownership
Mortgage fraud is a serious issue in Canada that is becoming extremely sophisticated, and can lead to significant financial loss and long-term complications for borrowers. To safeguard against this threat, as a potential homebuyer or mortgage borrower, there are...
by Kara Herbeson | Jun 7, 2024 | Blog, Homeownership, Mortgage
Private mortgage options have become increasingly more popular thanks to stringent stress test mortgage qualification rules required by traditional lenders such as banks, increased inflation and higher interest rates. It’s just one more option your mortgage agent can...
by Kara Herbeson | Apr 27, 2024 | Blog, Homeownership
April 2024 has been an active month for news impacting mortgage borrowers! The 2024 federal budget contained some benefits for first-time homebuyers, which is a step in the right direction. In addition, the federal government announced big plans the mortgage industry...
by Kara Herbeson | Apr 5, 2024 | Blog, Homeownership
Saving for a down payment is often one of the greatest barriers to homeownership. Fortunately, a First Home Savings Account (FHSA) encourages Canadians to intentionally plan ahead for your entrance into the housing market. First introduced by the federal government...
by Kara Herbeson | Mar 15, 2024 | Blog, Homeownership
Buying your first home is extremely exciting, but it also takes a lot of planning, including building a realistic budget that helps ensure you can afford to carry all the expenses that come along with homeownership. Here are the key homebuying costs to include in your...