by Peter Lirantzis | Oct 18, 2024 | Blog, Mortgage
We’re welcoming news of many important mortgage changes coming into effect in the next few months. The latest announcement by the federal government will see mortgage changes rolled out aimed at addressing the housing shortage by supporting the construction of...
by Peter Lirantzis | Sep 20, 2024 | Announcements, Blog, Mortgage
The federal government unveiled huge changes to Canada’s mortgage system September 16th, 2024 aimed at helping make homeownership more attainable for first-time homebuyers as well as Canadians purchasing newly-built homes. This is exciting news for homebuyers,...
by Peter Lirantzis | Sep 6, 2024 | Announcements, Blog, Economy, Mortgage
We’re finally getting some great news on the inflation – and, consequently, the interest rate – front! Canada’s inflation rate continued its downward trajectory in July, with the headline Consumer Price Index (CPI) slowing to 2.5%, according to Statistics Canada. This...
by Peter Lirantzis | Aug 16, 2024 | Blog, Mortgage
If you’re a first-time homebuyer, chances are, your lender will require you to pay property taxes as part of your mortgage payments. Still, many people continue to pay them like this throughout their time as mortgage holders. Once you’re no longer required to pay...
by Peter Lirantzis | Jul 19, 2024 | Blog, Homeownership, Mortgage
Saving for a down payment on a home can be challenging but, with careful planning and discipline, this important milestone will become much more easily achievable. Following are 10 helpful tips to get you started on your homeownership journey as soon as possible. 1....
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...
