by Glenn Maclaren | Jul 27, 2017 | Blog, Homeownership, Mortgage
Thinking of buying a property, but don’t know where to start? Well… that’s where a mortgage pre-approval comes in. Start here. Just like you wouldn’t go into a restaurant without having enough money to buy your meal, so you shouldn’t...
by Glenn Maclaren | Jul 20, 2017 | Blog, Homeownership
The larger home is not always the better home. Yes, there still exists a large group of individuals who enjoy owning a grand estate, complete with all the modern conveniences, in addition to everything you could ever want; and of course, there’s nothing inherently...
by Glenn Maclaren | Jun 8, 2017 | Blog, Homeownership, Lists
Nice Kitchens Make a Huge Difference! According to people who know stuff, there are two things that are absolutely true about kitchens. Firstly, the kitchen is the heart of the home and secondly, the kitchen is where you do most of the cooking in your house. And as...
by Glenn Maclaren | May 11, 2017 | Blog, Homeownership
You’re on “the grid” Every few weeks, we open our mailboxes (or our email inboxes) with bated breath. Inevitably, we find another heap of utility bills, waiting to separate us from our hard earned dollars. This is not unusual; this is simply part of...
by Glenn Maclaren | Apr 20, 2017 | Blog, Homeownership, Mortgage
When you purchase a new home, there are many additional costs beyond the purchase price for which you will be responsible before you are handed the keys. In this Home Trust Mortgages Blog article, we will look at some of these additional expenses and provide a rough...
by Glenn Maclaren | Jan 26, 2017 | Blog, Homeownership
In 2016, the tiny house/small living space movement is in full swing. Individuals are choosing to live with less: less stuff, less square footage, less of a footprint. However, as these small living spaces become more of the “norm”, the people who inhabit them are...