by Glenn Maclaren | Jun 17, 2022 | Blog, Homeownership, Mortgage
As the number of Canadians living alone continues to rise and the average size of households shrinks, the idea of the “nuclear family” as the typical Canadian household isn’t as accurate as it has been in past decades. If you’re buying a home on your own and wish to...
by Glenn Maclaren | Jun 3, 2022 | Blog, Economy, Homeownership, Mortgage
Over the past few years, house prices have seen staggering growth, rising significantly faster than average incomes and making the dream of homeownership increasingly difficult. Rising interest rates and relentless competition are also contributing to a sizzling...
by Glenn Maclaren | May 20, 2022 | Announcements, Homeownership, Mortgage
Buying a home can be challenging, especially when you’re saving up for a down payment based on higher property values in a hot market, as well as budgeting for closing costs, furniture, home improvements and so on. Fortunately, there were a number of new and renewed...
by Glenn Maclaren | May 6, 2022 | Blog, Finance, Homeownership
Buying an investment property can be both personally rewarding and financially lucrative. It also represents a complex undertaking that requires a tremendous amount of hard work and commitment. Managing your investment effectively is essential to securing and...
by Glenn Maclaren | Apr 22, 2022 | Blog
In recognition of Earth Day on April 22nd, many households plan to get connected with the earth by helping create meaningful change and making the planet a healthier place to live. This is also a great opportunity to show your kids how being a responsible homeowner or...
by Glenn Maclaren | Apr 8, 2022 | Blog, Mortgage
Welcome, Spring! This fresh new season creates a sense of hope for the warmer weather to come. And while you’ll likely begin spring cleaning your home and airing it out after it has been closed up all winter, it’s also important to dust off your mortgage contract...
by Glenn Maclaren | Mar 25, 2022 | Blog, Guest Post, Homeownership, Mortgage
Special Guest Post Originally posted by Ross Taylor at CanadianMortgageTrends.com, article can be found here All eyes have been on the Bank of Canada’s recent rate tightening and its impact on variable mortgages, but now there are fresh concerns given the...
by Glenn Maclaren | Mar 18, 2022 | Blog, Economy, Homeownership
The average mortgage comes up for renewal every five years. And, as you know, a lot can happen over a five-year period. That’s why it’s important to look at your needs and goals every time your mortgage is set to renew to ensure you negotiate the mortgage product and...
by Glenn Maclaren | Mar 4, 2022 | Announcements, Blog, Homeownership
When shopping for a mortgage, many people tend to focus exclusively on obtaining the lowest rate. This is due, in large part, to advertising messages indicating that this is the best action to take. Unquestionably, rate is an extremely important component of any...
by Glenn Maclaren | Feb 18, 2022 | Announcements, Blog, Homeownership, Mortgage
Since rates are expected to begin rising and continue on the incline throughout 2022, if you’re planning to buy property anytime soon, it makes sense to secure a rate hold so you don’t have to worry about missing out on the best rate while you’re home shopping. A rate...
