by Peter Lirantzis | May 7, 2021 | Blog, Economy, Finance, Mortgage
The federal government introduced a number of relief measDid You Defer Payments? Be Sure to Check Your Credit!rd payments for a set period of time. At the end of the deferral agreement, payments returned to normal and the deferred amounts were added to the mortgage or...
by Peter Lirantzis | Apr 23, 2021 | Announcements, Blog, Economy, Finance, Homeownership
Labelled one of the most widely anticipated and important budgets of our time, Budget 2021, delivered on April 19th, lived up to its promise. The first budget in over two years and first since the outbreak of the global pandemic, Budget 2021: A Recovery Plan for Jobs,...
by Peter Lirantzis | Apr 16, 2021 | Blog, Homeownership, Mortgage
When buying a home, mortgage financing requirements are subject to lender approval, which is based on certain conditions including an appraisal of the property. The appraisal is conducted by a licensed, professional real estate appraiser who provides an evaluation of...
by Peter Lirantzis | Apr 9, 2021 | Blog, Economy, Mortgage
Canadians are living longer and changing our society in significant ways. Expected to grow by 68% in the next 15 years, this surging demographic is heavily influenced by aging baby boomers, advances in modern medicine, healthier lifestyles, and an increased resilience...
by Peter Lirantzis | Apr 2, 2021 | Blog, Economy, Finance
Life has become increasingly complicated. As we navigate rotating shutdowns, on-again/off-again restrictions and dramatic changes to our daily routines, the possibility of missing important dates and deadlines is very real, as one day can often roll into the next...
by Peter Lirantzis | Mar 26, 2021 | Blog, Economy, Homeownership, Mortgage
Will you be buying another home in 2021? If so, you’ll likely want to use the proceeds from the sale of your current home to purchase the new one. But, coordinating the timing of both transactions can be tricky, particularly if the closing date of the sale is set to...
by Peter Lirantzis | Mar 19, 2021 | Blog, Economy, Homeownership
An entire year has passed since the World Health Organization declared COVID-19 a global pandemic – and what a year it has been! Faced with uncertainty and unchartered territory, we obeyed public health officials, donned our masks, social distanced, hunkered down and...
by Peter Lirantzis | Mar 12, 2021 | Blog, Economy, Finance, Homeownership, Mortgage
Buying a home is a big deal – whether you’re a first-time homebuyer entering the market or a seasoned homebuyer transitioning to your next property. That’s why it’s important to enlist the help of professionals to walk you through each phase of the purchase and...
by Peter Lirantzis | Mar 5, 2021 | Blog, Finance, Homeownership, Mortgage
Economic and future forecasting typically involves the calculation and analysis of a number of key variables such as inflation, interest rates, consumer confidence and unemployment. In today’s unconventional and unpredictable environment, additional considerations are...
by Peter Lirantzis | Feb 26, 2021 | Blog, Finance, Homeownership, Mortgage
In a world that continues to be dominated by a global pandemic, many Canadians are struggling with the reality of layoffs, reduced wages, rising living costs and credit dependency. If you’re feeling overwhelmed with your financial obligations, you may want to consider...
