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Category: First Time Home Buyers (5 posts)

Is it a Good Time to Become a First-Time Home Buyer?

May 27, 2020 | Posted by: Daryn Young

We are facing a challenging time as we work together to combat COVID-19 in our country and even our own neighborhoods. With so much uncertainty in the air, is it a good time to think about buying a ho ...

5 First-Time Homebuyer Mistakes To Avoid

May 13, 2020 | Posted by: Daryn Young

Buying your first home is a scary and exciting process because it’s a HUGE commitment. It’s easy to get swept up in the excitement of home shopping and mistakes can leave you with buyer&rs ...

New Stress Test On Insured Mortgages

March 23, 2020 | Posted by: Daryn Young

Minister Morneau Announces New Benchmark Rate for Qualifying For Insured Mortgages The new qualifying rate will be the mortgage contract rate or a newly created benchmark very close to it plu ...

Real Estate 101: Essential Tips for First-Time Home Buyers

March 16, 2020 | Posted by: Daryn Young

Buying a home is always a big decision, but when you're a first-time buyer it's even more important to get it right. Without home-buying experience to draw on, it's easy to make mistakes you could reg ...

10 Essential Tips for Taking Out Your First Mortgage

March 9, 2020 | Posted by: Daryn Young

Taking out your first mortgage presents a major financial commitment, possibly the biggest one you'll ever make, so it's crucial that you get the best deal available. Getting a mortgage is often not a ...