by Harpreet Sandhu | Apr 18, 2025 | Announcements, Blog
Young Canadians are jumping on first home savings accounts (FHSAs) as a way to help finance their homeownership dreams. In its debut year, nearly half a million Canadians opened an FHSA, according to fresh tax filing data from Statistics Canada. And it’s not...
by Harpreet Sandhu | Apr 4, 2025 | Blog, Homeownership
In today’s economic climate, many Canadians are feeling the pinch of rising mortgage payments and overall affordability. If you’re finding it hard to keep up with your mortgage, rest assured, you’re not alone. The good news is that there are several steps you can take...
by Harpreet Sandhu | Mar 21, 2025 | Blog, Mortgage
A portable mortgage can be a game-changer for homebuyers and homeowners, particularly if you’re anticipating changes in your housing needs and require extra flexibility before your term is up. It’s important to be aware that not all mortgages come equipped with this...
by Harpreet Sandhu | Mar 7, 2025 | Blog, Mortgage
With rising home prices and increased costs of living, more Canadians are relying on assistance from family and friends to help make homeownership a reality. A recent report from CIBC says that 31% of first-time homebuyers received financial support from family...
by Harpreet Sandhu | Feb 21, 2025 | Blog, Homeownership
Planning renovations that make your home more user-friendly and comfortable for your family is exciting. Using home equity to fund these projects may be an excellent financial strategy as you won’t have to tap into savings or take on high-interest debt. Home equity is...
by Harpreet Sandhu | Feb 7, 2025 | Blog, Mortgage
The most commonly accepted co-signers are parents or other close relatives. It’s also possible to have more than one person co-sign a mortgage. Ultimately, the lender must feel comfortable that the co-signer(s) will help lessen the risk associated with repaying the...
