Thinking About Bridge Financing? Your Home Needs to Be Sold First

by Lora Behm | Aug 20, 2026 | Education

Thinking About Bridge Financing? Your Home Needs to Be Sold First One of the most common misconceptions I hear is, “My house is listed, so I can get bridge financing.” While it seems like listing your home would be enough, that’s unfortunately not...

Using an Online Bank? Don’t Forget About Your Deposit

by Lora Behm | Aug 14, 2026 | Education

Using an Online Bank? Don’t Forget About Your Deposit Online banking has made managing our finances easier than ever. Accounts like Simplii, Tangerine, and Wealthsimple offer convenient banking without the need to visit a branch, and for many people, they work...

Buying a Home Through a Private Sale? Here’s What You Should Know

by Lora Behm | Aug 10, 2026 | Education

Buying a Home Through a Private Sale? Here’s What You Should Know Buying a home through a private sale can be a great opportunity. Without a property being listed on MLS, buyers and sellers often have more flexibility when it comes to negotiating the purchase...

Do I Have to Wait After Starting a New Job to Buy a Home

by Lora Behm | Aug 4, 2026 | Education

Do I Have to Wait After Starting a New Job to Buy a Home? One of the biggest misconceptions I hear is, “I just started a new job, so I have to wait before I can qualify for a mortgage.” The good news? That’s not always true. Many people believe they...

Incorporated Business Owners: Are You Paying Medical Expenses the Wrong Way?

by Lora Behm | Jun 25, 2026 | Education

Incorporated Business Owners: Are You Paying Medical Expenses the Wrong Way? If you’re incorporated, there’s something a lot of business owners don’t realize when it comes to medical expenses. Did you know that CRA-allowable medical expenses can potentially be paid...