Are you new to the city, or will you be moving soon? As the Canadian capital, Ottawa is a beautiful and genuine city. It hosts over a million people and is known for its universities. It also has the longest canal in the world, which is an open air ice skating ring during the winter…
Everybody dreams of owning their own cottage, to use especially in the warm, sunny summer holidays. There is no nicer feeling having a second home by the lake, and being able to come back from a jetski ride to a large, cozy home to relax in, on a quiet weekend afternoon. Before this dream…
According to Statistics Canada, one in eight households now live in a condo. Frosty glass walls and concrete barriers often separate neighbours who live very close to each other, beside, across, below, and all around. When living in such close proximity, there are certain tips you need to know to enjoy your condo and especially…
In the last blog post, we discussed how to increase your overall property value in return for your investment into DIY projects and home improvement. Read on to find out what should be avoided in order to maximize your home value. Swimming Pool A swimming pool is one of those things that may be nice…
Are you on a mission to increase your home’s property value? If you aren’t sure what you can do to bring you the highest property value in return, you have come to the right place. Read on to discover what projects and elements are the most important in terms of value in the home. Here…
Around this time, the government has probably collected the first installment of your 2016 property taxes. For the majority of people, personal federal and provincial income taxes for 2015 will be due by April 30th. Borrowers should educate themselves about why lenders are always very concerned that both property taxes and income taxes are kept…
So you’ve decided to sell your house and you want to reach as many people as possible for it to sell quickly. You want to try to use Facebook, Twitter, and other social media platforms, but do not want to ruin your chances. Social media is a powerful tool in the world of public relations,…
If you are a new immigrant to Canada, welcome! It can be daunting to get settled in a new country, and if you have purchasing a new home high on your list of priorities, this blog article should help get you acquainted with what is involved in securing a Canadian mortgage. You may be happy…
You made a few financial mistakes when life’s speed bumps got in the way, but now you’re on the right track and are ready to take the plunge into home ownership. The only issue is that you are not sure if your less than admirable credit history is going to keep a lender from giving…
Keep in mind that the minimum down payment for new insured mortgages will increase for homes above $500,000 on February 15th. Check out the new down payment requirements by home price below or contact me for more information! On December 11th, 2015, Finance Minister Bill Morneau announced upcoming changes to the rules for government-backed…
