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First Time Home Buyer? Don’t Make These 5 Mistakes

Are you a first time home buyer? You’ll probably find that buying your first property is an exciting, challenging and (at times) frustrating process. Life’s really too short to learn from your own mistakes, so here’s a compilation of five big mistakes that new home buyers make that you can avoid: Getting Incorrect Financing Financing […]

Should I Buy A House Or A Condo?

They say a house doesn’t always make a home. The same can be said for condos. It’s not a home unless it suits your needs and reflects your lifestyle- and houses reflect a different lifestyle than condos. It’s important to be aware of how your investment may or may not be uniquely suited to your daily happenings, […]

First Time Home Buyers Can Use RRSP Funds Tax Free

Did you know that first time home buyers in Canada can use part of their R.R.S.P. without having to pay taxes?  The Home Buyers Plan (HBP) is a Canadian federal government program which helps Canadian residents buy a home for the first time.  John Heath, a BMO Mortgage Specialist, was nice enough to share the […]

Choosing The Right Insurance For Your Home

Do you know what type of homeowner’s insurance is right for you?  If you’re like most home buyers, you probably treat the process of getting insurance for your home as an afterthought.  Understanding the type of insurance coverage you have and what is (and is not) covered is vital, especially when it comes time to […]