Top 10 House Hunting Tips
Posted on Feb 22, 2022 in First-Time Buyers
When looking for a place to call home, it’s easy to get sidetracked by thinking with your heart rather than your head. Although it takes less than seven seconds to make a first impression, a quick decision could lead to an unavoidable case of buyer’s remorse. In order to avoid this, we have listed a checklist for the top ten house hunting tips you...
How Do You Buy a Home? 10 Essential Steps
Posted on Feb 22, 2022 in First-Time Buyers
You’re starting to think about becoming a homeowner and you likely have lots of questions about how to buy a home in Canada, from the overarching How do you buy a home, to specific queries around financing, home type and location, to how to make and negotiate an offer. To help simplify what can be a complicated process, we’ve outlined how to buy a...
Hidden Costs of Home Ownership
Posted on Feb 16, 2022 in First-Time Buyers
Buying a home is one of the biggest purchases you will make in your lifetime. While the initial purchase of a home is a big cost, it is important to keep in mind the expected – and unexpected – costs of owning a home. From maintenance fixes and utilities, to insurance and emergency costs, it is important to be aware of the hidden costs of home owne...
How Much is a Down Payment on a House?
Posted on Feb 10, 2022 in First-Time Buyers
How Much You Need For a Down Payment On a Home
- Down payment vs. deposit
- Calculating your minimum down payment
- Saving for a down payment
Rising housing prices are putting some homebuyers into a tough spot. A 2021 RE/MAX report reveals some key barriers impacting personal housing affordability in Canada, according to consumers:
- a shortfall in salary (26...