by Lora Behm | Mar 23, 2024 | First Time Home Buyers
On March 1st, the Canada Mortgage & Housing Corporation, also known as CMHC, discontinued the First Time Home Buyer Incentive effective March 21st. Don’t worry, this is not a major changet! I’ve been getting lots of questions so I thought I would...
by Lora Behm | Mar 15, 2024 | Uncategorized
Unbelievably, 80% of the mortgages that existed in March 2022 will be up for renewal in 2024. And with all of the talk around Mortgage Rates in every piece of media available, you might be stressing about an upcoming renewal. First of all, even if you got one of...
by Lora Behm | Jun 26, 2023 | Uncategorized
As housing prices have increased, so has the cost of rent. For most people, the chances are that if you can afford monthly rent you might be able to afford a mortgage. The real benefit of home ownership is that it helps you build equity. Consider saving the minimum...
by Lora Behm | Jun 26, 2023 | Uncategorized
If you are seriously considering selling your home, here are a few important questions to ask yourself before taking that leap. What can I expect to sell my home for? It is important that you have a rough idea about how much you might be able to sell your home for....
by Lora Behm | Jun 26, 2023 | Uncategorized
More Canadians are purchasing investment properties and here’s why: Return on Investment: Residential real estate is a solid estate investment, typically appreciating faster than inflation. Pension Plan for the Future: Over the long term, an investment property or...