5 MISTAKES FIRST TIME HOME BUYERS MAKE

General Chelsea Zappitelli 3 Apr

Buying a home might just be the biggest purchase of your life—it’s important to do your homework before jumping in! We have outlined the 5 mistakes First Time Home Buyers commonly make, and how you can avoid them and look like a Home Buying Champ. 1. Shopping Outside Your Budget It’s always an excellent idea […]

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WHY ARE MORTGAGE RATES RISING?

General Chelsea Zappitelli 3 Apr

Why Are Mortgage Rates Rising? Over the past month, the Bank of Canada has lowered its overnight rate by a whopping 1.5 percentage points to a mere 0.25%. Many people expected mortgage rates to fall equivalently. The banks have reduced prime rates by the full 150 basis points (bps). But, since the second Bank of […]

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How to Verify Your Down Payment When Buying a Home

General Chelsea Zappitelli 3 Apr

How to Verify Your Down Payment When Buying a Home Saving for a down payment is one of the biggest challenges facing people wanting to buy their first home. To fulfill the conditions of your mortgage approval, it’s all about what you can prove (hard to believe – but some people have lied in the […]

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