First-Time Homebuyer Experience #3
This time, we chatted with soon-to-be newlyweds about their first-time homebuying experience!Where and what did they buy?Still smiling from their recent engagement, Stephanie Rigato and Riccardo LoMonaco joined forces to buy their semi-detached starter
To Rent or Own, That is the Question
Torn between buying or renting? With so many contradicting opinions bombarding the media, it could be difficult to make your own decision. Here are a few reasons why buying may be your best bet.Assuming you’re in a position where either are viable
Fewer millennials are buying homes in Canada
The Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation released the results of its annual Mortgage Consumer Survey, providing insights on the behaviour, attitudes, and expectations of Canadians who are acquiring, renewing, and refinancing a mortgage.
3 factors discouraging millennials from buying a home
For as long as I can remember, family, friends, and financial experts alike have cautioned me to stay under my parents’ roof for as long as possible; heretofore, my optimistic foresight led me to kindly disregard their advice. I always thought that
Buying a detached home and the importance of patience
I have a confession to make - I’m slightly conflicted about the state of the Greater Toronto Area’s housing market. Is there actually an affordability crisis? Does the mortgage stress test actually need to be adjusted?
Taste Your Neighbourhood Before Buying a Condo
With so many new restaurants popping up all over the city, even the most ambitious foodies of the GTA will admit that it’s tough to keep up! Revealing the tastes of Toronto one restaurant at a time, the Yellow Pages Group and the Toronto Association of
4 Reasons You Should Buy a New Home in Thornbury
Did we say reasons? We meant seasons. Whether you’re in search of a permanent home or a weekend getaway, you definitely need to tour Reid’s Heritage Homes’ new model home at their Lora Bay community in Thornbury. RosseauThe new model home features The
How do you choose between space and location when buying a new condo?
In today’s new condo market, it all comes does to two things; space and location. Before you make any other decisions, this is a tough one that you need to tackle, especially if you’re a first-time buyer. So, how do you choose between space and location
Why Buy New?
The many benefits of becoming a new homeowner.
Building Your New Home Buying Team
As a first time homebuyer, it is important to put together the right team of professionals, so Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) offers the following who's who list of experts and what they should bring to the table:Real estate agent Among
