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Free Resources on Buying a Home
March 8, 2023
Canadian First-time Homebuyers Guide 2023
Becoming a homeowner is one of the biggest decisions you’ll ever make, and we’re excited to help you through it. It ...Read more
February 23, 2023
Government of Canada programs to support homebuyers in 2023
In a high-interest market, prospective buyers can use all the help they can get. Luckily, the Government of Canada offer...Read more
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November 16, 2022
Everything you need to know about bridge financing when it comes to buying a home
If you haven’t reached the closing date of your current home by the time you want to buy a new one, a bridge mortgage ...Read more
October 6, 2022
How much of a down payment do you need to buy a home in Canada in 2022?
Aside from the affordability barrier, saving for a down payment can be the single most challenging aspect of homebuying....Read more
May 27, 2022
Should you get title insurance? What you need to know
Home insurance doesn’t offer blanket coverage for all potential claims regarding your home. Fraud, undisclosed liens, ...Read more
May 5, 2022
What you need to know about buying a property outside of Canada
Whether you’re looking to spend your retirement years in perfect weather, or you’re an independent worker ready to e...Read more
April 26, 2022
The ultimate guide to mortgage closing costs in Canada
There are several additional fees homebuyers should prepare for when shopping for a property — apart from a substantia...Read more
March 17, 2022
Everything you need to know about your MPAC assessment and property taxes
Usually, property tax is calculated as a percentage of the property’s value; however, the exact amount will vary depen...Read more
March 4, 2022
Everything you need to know about CMHC’s First-Time Home Buyer Incentive
The First-time Home Buyer Incentive involves the government buying equity stakes in homes with the intent of making home...Read more
March 1, 2022
You could end up paying for mortgage life insurance long after your mortgage is done
Mortgage protection insurance tends to rub personal finance experts the wrong way. Claims can often be denied due to unc...Read more
November 16, 2021
What income do you need to afford a $1-million house in Toronto?
Is owning a house in Toronto even possible anymore? Well, the reality is, it depends on how much you make. We break down...Read more
October 25, 2021
Mortgage Default Insurance Calculator
When you buy a home in Canada with a down payment that is less than 20%, you’re required to buy mortgage d...Read more
October 20, 2021
Land & property transfer tax calculator Canada
When you buy a home, condo or other property in Canada, you’ll have to pay some type of fee to transfer ownership. The...Read more
September 2, 2021
The best home renovations that pay off at resale
31% of Canadians would increase their budget for home improvements if the guaranteed ROI was at least 10%. But how can t...Read more
August 22, 2021
Eligibility guidelines for the first-time homebuyers’ tax credit
The government of Canada has instituted various programs designed to assist first-time homeowners entering the path to o...Read more
August 12, 2021
Millennials and homebuying: facts and myths
Many knee-jerk assumptions about millennials and homeownership don't hold up. For starters, they're not all broke. In fa...Read more
June 29, 2021
REPORT: Canada real estate and housing market forecast and predictions for 2021
LowestRates.ca data show that out of B.C., Ontario, Quebec, Alberta, and Nova Scotia, Quebec residents put the lowest do...Read more
April 27, 2021
What is a home inspection contingency?
Even with a home inspection contingency clause, buyers have to move quickly. The timeline for a home inspection continge...Read more