by Harpreet Sandhu | May 19, 2023 | Blog, Finance
If your credit has taken a hit due to missed or late payments, high dWorried About a Low Credit Score?ebt levels, etc, there are things you can do to help repair it. The key is to start right away. The longer you leave it in disrepair, the worse your credit situation...
by Harpreet Sandhu | May 5, 2023 | Blog, CMHC
Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) expects home prices to bottom out this year, but they aren’t expected to fall below pre-pandemic levels. That was the takeaway from the agency’s spring Housing Market Outlook, which said weaker growth and higher mortgage...
by Harpreet Sandhu | Apr 21, 2023 | Blog, Homeownership
First-time homebuyers can now take advantage of an extra downpayment savings tool as of April 3rd, 2023 in the form of the First Home Savings Account (FHSA) courtesy of the federal government. The FHSA combines the benefits of both a registered retirement savings plan...
by Harpreet Sandhu | Apr 7, 2023 | Blog, Homeownership
On March 27th, the federal government announced amendments to the Prohibition on the Purchase of Residential Property by Non-Canadians Act’s accompanying Regulations to enhance the flexibility of newcomers and businesses looking to add to Canada’s housing...
by Harpreet Sandhu | Mar 17, 2023 | Blog, Homeownership, Mortgage
It’s no surprise that many Canadians are feeling the pinch of higher iHow are Canadians Feeling About Homeownership in Today’s Market? The latest information from Mortgage Professionals Canada’s 2022 Year-End Consumer Survey, released in March 2023, provides a wealth...
by Harpreet Sandhu | Mar 3, 2023 | Blog, Homeownership, Mortgage
Are you worried about being turned down for a mortgage or not being able to renew with your existing lender? If so, you’re not alone. Mortgage qualification is more difficult right now due to higher interest rates and lower property values. Fortunately, mortgage...
