by Glenn Maclaren | Feb 21, 2020 | Blog, Economy, Homeownership
It’s no secret that homebuying in Canada has become increasingly challenging, particularly for first-time homebuyers. House prices have outpaced income, and those who have had their heart set on a single-family, detached home, are often discovering it isn’t...
by Glenn Maclaren | Feb 7, 2020 | Blog, Economy, Homeownership, Mortgage
If you’re in the market to buy a home, you know the process isn’t always easy. In recent years, mortgage insurance and qualification changes – implemented by the federal government – have made it increasingly difficult to buy a home for many Canadians, particularly...
by Glenn Maclaren | Jan 24, 2020 | Blog, Economy, Finance, Homeownership, Mortgage
You’ve found the home of your dreams and you’re ready to present your offer to the seller. You know the dollar amount you want to include and you’re hoping it gets accepted but, before you start embracing your new community and dreaming of backyard BBQs, you’ll want...
by Glenn Maclaren | Dec 27, 2019 | Blog, Economy, Homeownership, Mortgage
There’s no doubt that your home is an extremely valuable investment – not only because of what it offers in terms of a place for you and your family to live, grow and prosper, but also thanks to the flexibility it provides for tapping into your ever-growing equity. ...
by Glenn Maclaren | Dec 20, 2019 | Blog, Economy, Finance, Homeownership
The banks work really hard at trying to convince mortgage borrowers that their mobile mortgage specialists can provide the same products and services offered by licensed mortgage agents. Truthfully, the two offerings are worlds apart. The number one difference...
by Glenn Maclaren | Dec 13, 2019 | Blog, Economy, Homeownership, Mortgage
Being prepared is a key stress reliever for many different scenarios. And securing a mortgage on a new or existing home is no different. Things can run a whole lot smoother when you know what issues to avoid. There are many common mortgage mistakes you can...
