One of the many promises made by then candidate Justin Trudeau was to create a specific savings account for first-time home-buyers, if he was re-elected.
Category: housing
I deferred my mortgage…now what?
Actually, I deferred my mortgage back in August last year. At the time, my attempts at self-employment weren’t yielding much … More
Feeling bamboozled by your Realtor?
The short answer to this question is “most likely”.
Deferring your property taxes in BC
If you’re a home owner, chances are you’ve already received your property tax notice.
Coronavirus and your expenses (with a BC twist)
Pandemic or no pandemic, we all have bills to pay….unfortunately. If, like many people, you are already feeling the pinch … More
That time I refinanced my mortgage
Note: this is not a sponsored post, but if you need a mortgage broker, I recommend Alex McFadyen and … More
Buying a rental property (or not)
Unlike my previous post, the criteria to decide whether to buy a rental property -or not- are very different.
Buying vs renting a home
Don’t roll your eyes just yet. This is not another debate as to whether renting is better than buying or conversely.
Another important reason your mortgage is denied
You decided to become a home owner, saved for a down payment, got pre-approved for a mortgage, found your dream home and made an offer.
Buying a foreclosed property
A property is considered in foreclosure when a lender obtains an order of sale from a Court and the owner is unable to redeem the property.
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