by Peter Lirantzis | Dec 13, 2019 | Blog, Economy, Homeownership
In real estate lingo, ‘title’ refers to the rightful ownership of a property, such as a home. And while owning a home is generally viewed as a sound investment, it doesn’t come without inherent risks. Much like you opt for medical insurance for yourself or...
by Peter Lirantzis | Nov 29, 2019 | Blog, Economy, Homeownership, Mortgage
The decision to become a homeowner represents a significant milestone. It’s, therefore, extremely important to consider all your options when it comes to the different types of available homes to ensure you find the right one that fulfills as many of your personal and...
by Peter Lirantzis | Sep 27, 2019 | Blog, Economy, Homeownership
Did you know that several lenders today are exclusively offering collateral charge mortgages? This means it’s more important than ever to understand the differences between a collateral and a standard charge mortgage before signing your mortgage commitment. The...
by Peter Lirantzis | Sep 20, 2019 | Blog, Economy, Finance, Homeownership, Mortgage
More Canadians than ever before have become familiar with private mortgage options after feeling the effects of the stringent stress test mortgage qualification rules introduced in January 2018. While private mortgages have been around for many years, they were...
by Peter Lirantzis | Sep 13, 2019 | Blog, Economy, Finance, Homeownership
You Can Finance Your Home & Cover Reno Costs Together You Can Finance Your Home & Cover Reno Costs Together Buying a move-in ready home isn’t for everyone. In fact, many people fall in love with a house because of, not in spite of, its need for...
by Peter Lirantzis | Aug 16, 2019 | Blog, Economy, Homeownership, Mortgage
Prior to securing your first mortgage, you considered a number of different factors such as the rate, term, amortization period and other important features. So, before your mortgage reaches its maturity date (in five years or however long it has been set), it’s...
