by Peter Lirantzis | Jul 5, 2024 | Blog, Homeownership
College and university residence spaces and local rental opportunities are tight in many areas with concentrated amounts of student population. That’s why it may be a great idea to consider buying a home for your child and their friends/roommates to live in while...
by Peter Lirantzis | Jun 21, 2024 | Blog, Homeownership
Mortgage fraud is a serious issue in Canada that is becoming extremely sophisticated, and can lead to significant financial loss and long-term complications for borrowers. To safeguard against this threat, as a potential homebuyer or mortgage borrower, there are...
by Peter Lirantzis | Jun 7, 2024 | Blog, Homeownership, Mortgage
Private mortgage options have become increasingly more popular thanks to stringent stress test mortgage qualification rules required by traditional lenders such as banks, increased inflation and higher interest rates. It’s just one more option your mortgage agent can...
by Peter Lirantzis | Apr 19, 2024 | Blog, Homeownership
April 2024 has been an active month for news impacting mortgage borrowers! The 2024 federal budget contained some benefits for first-time homebuyers, which is a step in the right direction. In addition, the federal government announced big plans the mortgage industry...
by Peter Lirantzis | Feb 17, 2024 | Blog, Homeownership
Are you thinking of giving your home a makeover this year? Using your home equity may be the most economical financing solution to get the kitchen of your dreams or a spa bathroom retreat. And your mortgage agent can help guide you through this process. Home equity is...
by Peter Lirantzis | Feb 2, 2024 | Blog, Homeownership, Mortgage
Owning a home is a major milestone for many Canadians, but the financial hurdle of coming up with a sufficient down payment can be a significant barrier. To address this, some aspiring homeowners turn to the concept of a gifted down payment – a strategy that can make...
