For most Canadians, a home looks like a few different things. It is either a single-family dwelling, a townhome, condominium or a high-rise. But Daniel Croft, Vice President of Giant Container Services, is looking to change that! In the quest to find less expensive housing and alternatives to the conventional home, we have seen many new ideas crop up in […]
How is your credit score calculated? It is a complex answer and, as such, common myths persist. Today, we are going to help you get a better understanding of your credit score and how to make the grade by busting the most common credit score myths! MYTH #1: Too many credit cards will hurt my credit score The reality is […]
More and more Canadians are choosing to buy a second property in retirement. Reasons for doing this vary. Some want to reap the rewards of a lifetime of saving and treat themselves to a vacation home. Others, on the other hand, view their second property as an investment, intending to rent it out and use the rent to bolster their […]
As a first-time buyer, there are some homebuyer mistakes you should avoid to ensure a smooth and successful experience: Thinking you don’t need a real estate agent You might be able to find a house on your own, but there are still many aspects of buying real estate that can confuse a first-time buyer. Rely on your agent to negotiate […]
The Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) is one of Canada’s three mortgage insurers. Beyond insuring mortgage, CMHC also offers consumer guidance in the form of a unique step-by-step guide for home buying Canada, which the organization has dubbed the “roadmap” to home ownership. The 27-page guide, Homebuying Step By Step is available on CMHC’s website. This guide is a […]