by Kara Herbeson | Oct 11, 2025 | Blog, Homeownership
If you’re new to Canada, welcome! You’ve already taken one of the biggest and most exciting steps in your life. Building a new home, career and community takes courage, and homeownership is often a big part of that dream. The good news is, even if you don’t have an...
by Kara Herbeson | Aug 1, 2025 | Blog, Homeownership
If you’re a homeowner, you may have more financial flexibility than you realize – especially when it comes to supporting your children. Whether they’re ready to buy their first home or heading off to college or university, the equity in your home could play a key role...
by Kara Herbeson | Jun 20, 2025 | Blog, Homeownership
There’s good news for first-time homebuyers! On May 27th, 2025, the federal government introduced legislation to provide a 100% rebate on the 5% GST (federal portion of HST) for first-time buyers of new or substantially renovated homes up to $1 million – potentially...
by Kara Herbeson | Jun 6, 2025 | Blog, Homeownership
If you’re buying your first home in 2025, you’re not alone in feeling the weight of the process. According to the latest Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) Mortgage Consumer Survey, first-time buyers are taking a thoughtful, long-term approach – and...
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...
