by Peter Lirantzis | Dec 10, 2021 | Blog, Mortgage
Saving up for a down payment is the number one obstacle faced by first-time homebuyers, especially as property sales prices continue rising. Did you know that your parents or other immediate family members can often “gift” money to you for use towards your down...
by Peter Lirantzis | Nov 19, 2021 | Blog, Homeownership, Mortgage
If you’re in the market to buy a home and wondering about the first step, start by creating a comprehensive checklist to help navigate the process and ensure you’re prepared for everything that’s involved. One of the items that should appear towards the top of that...
by Peter Lirantzis | Nov 12, 2021 | Blog, Finance, Mortgage
Are you feeling anxious about cashflow leading up to the holiday season? If so, you may want to consider refinancing your mortgage to access some home equity as opposed to letting interest build up when you charge your purchases to credit cards or credit lines. ...
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...
