by Glenn Maclaren | Apr 5, 2024 | Blog, Homeownership
Saving for a down payment is often one of the greatest barriers to homeownership. Fortunately, a First Home Savings Account (FHSA) encourages Canadians to intentionally plan ahead for your entrance into the housing market. First introduced by the federal government...
by Glenn Maclaren | Mar 15, 2024 | Blog, Homeownership
Buying your first home is extremely exciting, but it also takes a lot of planning, including building a realistic budget that helps ensure you can afford to carry all the expenses that come along with homeownership. Here are the key homebuying costs to include in your...
by Glenn Maclaren | Feb 2, 2024 | Blog, Homeownership
Owning a home is a major milestone for many Canadians, but the financial hurdle of coming up with a sufficient down payment can be a significant barrier. To address this, some aspiring homeowners turn to the concept of a gifted down payment – a strategy that can make...
by Glenn Maclaren | Jan 19, 2024 | Blog, Homeownership, Mortgage
Becoming a first-time homebuyer is an exciting yet sometimes daunting experience, especially when navigating the complex world of mortgages on your own. Many first-time homebuyers find themselves overwhelmed by the pure volume of options available. Fortunately, your...
by Glenn Maclaren | Dec 17, 2023 | Blog, Finance, Homeownership, Lists, Mortgage
Whether you’re becoming a homeowner for the first time or purchasing another property, this is an exciting time. But it also requires some work on your end in order to ensure the mortgage process runs as smoothly as possible. While it may appear as though you have to...
by Glenn Maclaren | Oct 7, 2023 | Blog, Homeownership
When buying a home, there’s much more to consider above and beyond your mortgage costs while taking overall affordability into account. Be sure to include closing costs in your budget because, in most cases, they can’t be rolled into your mortgage payments. ‘Closing...