by Peter Lirantzis | Oct 22, 2021 | Blog
After nearly 20 months, the country is slowly and safely starting to navigate its way back to a degree of normalcy. Businesses are reopening their doors, Canadians are returning to work, mass vaccination programs carry on and consumer confidence is on the rise. And...
by Peter Lirantzis | Oct 15, 2021 | Blog, Homeownership
Experts are continually weighing in on the age-old debate of whether it makes more sense for Canadians to buy or rent your home. While buying a home in many parts of the country is a tall order, if you can afford it, you’ll be better off financially compared to...
by Peter Lirantzis | Oct 8, 2021 | Blog, Finance, Homeownership, Mortgage
After more than 1.5 years of staring at the same walls and reflecting on our home choices with added time on our hands thanks to multiple lockdowns, Canadians are reassessing our wants and needs. Ultimately, we’re looking for more space – both indoors and out. ...
by Peter Lirantzis | Oct 1, 2021 | Blog, Economy, Homeownership, Mortgage
For most people, the pursuit of homeownership is a journey worth taking, but the requirements for making it to the finish line can prove difficult. This holds true during normal circumstances but, in the midst of a global pandemic, the process has become even more...
by Peter Lirantzis | Sep 24, 2021 | Blog, Homeownership, Mortgage
As the saying goes, nothing worth having comes easy. This holds especially true when buying a home and obtaining a mortgage. While the prospect of turning the dream of homeownership into a reality is both exciting and rewarding, the journey itself can be long and...
by Peter Lirantzis | Sep 17, 2021 | Blog, Mortgage
When people say it takes a community to raise a family, a similar mentality can be applied to the importance of surrounding yourself with a team of experts before you begin your homeownership journey. Buying a home is a huge milestone and among the largest...
by Peter Lirantzis | Sep 10, 2021 | Announcements, Blog, Homeownership, Mortgage
Housing affordability is always an election hot topic – and this year is no different. Perhaps the most notable pledge in the Liberal party’s housing platform, and the one that’s attracted the most commentary, is a call to ban blind bidding as part of a new Home...
by Peter Lirantzis | Sep 3, 2021 | Blog, Economy, Mortgage
Building a new property from the ground up is an exciting challenge as you get to customize your home based on your family’s specific wants and needs. The building process as well as construction financing is much different than the typical homeownership journey, so...
by Peter Lirantzis | Aug 27, 2021 | Blog, Homeownership
As we lived cooped up during rotating lockdowns, many of us were inspired to tap into our creative and resourceful selves fuelling a desire to learn new skills and a willingness to implement a changed behaviour. Whether decorating, landscaping, repairing or...
by Peter Lirantzis | Aug 20, 2021 | Blog, Finance, Homeownership, Mortgage
As a homeowner, if you’re unable to make regular mortgage payments, the loan will ultimately fall into a state of default, forcing you to forfeit all rights to the property. This is called foreclosure. Foreclosure is a lengthy and costly process that should be...
