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Fixed or Variable? How to Choose a Mortgage That’s Right for You
A lower mortgage rate is appealing. But what happens if the payment rises, you need to sell sooner than expected, or breaking the mortgage costs
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Buying a Home? Get Your Financing and Paperwork Ready First
You’ve found a property worth seeing. The price fits, the location works, and you’re ready to book a viewing. Then comes a question: have you
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Paying Cash for a House: What Changes for Buyers and Sellers?
A cash offer can make a home purchase simpler. With no mortgage approval to wait for, one common source of delay is removed. But the
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Why Detached Homes Are Back on Buyers’ Wish Lists
For a while, higher borrowing costs and rising home prices had some buyers rethinking the detached home. Condos, townhomes and semi-detached properties often offered a
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Planning to Buy a Home? Get Mortgage-Ready First
Buying a home is exciting, but before you start comparing kitchens, backyards and neighborhoods, it helps to know where you stand financially. A little preparation
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Who Qualifies as a First-Time Home Buyer in Canada?
Buying your first home can feel like a milestone that’s been years in the making. What surprises many people is that you don’t always have
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What to Know Before Buying a Cottage
Owning a cottage is something many people dream about. Whether you picture quiet weekends by the water, family gatherings around a fire, or a place
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Buying a Home with a Pool? Read This Before You Dive In
There’s something about seeing a pool during a house showing. You immediately picture summer evenings, kids splashing around, friends coming over for a barbecue, and
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How to Be Prepared to Purchase a Home (Before You Start Looking)
Most people start their home search by scrolling listings. That’s backwards. The buyers who move fast, get accepted, and avoid nasty surprises are the ones