By CMHC SCHL, on July 15th, 2010
Are You Financially Ready?
If you’re like most Canadians, your home is probably the most important investment you will ever make. But how do
To help you determine if you are financially ready to buy a house, CMHC offers a number of simple calculations that you can do to evaluate your current financial situation, how much [...]
By CMHC SCHL, on July 2nd, 2010
What You Should Think About When Financing Your Home
If you’re like most Canadians, your home is probably the most important investment you’ll ever make. Whether
Whether you’re buying a home or refinancing your existing home, making the right decision now can help save you money and provide greater financial stability for your family in the [...]
By CMHC SCHL, on June 18th, 2010
You’ve made Canada your new home and are probably in the process of searching for a place of your own. Looking for
To help new Canadians make informed housing-related decisions and find safe, affordable homes for their families, Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) has developed a multi-language one-stop online source for housing-related information.
a home [...]
By Marcus Assalone, on April 17th, 2010
For young people and first time homebuyers a popular purchase is a home in need of renovations. The attraction is a comparably lower price situated in a well-established neighbourhood featuring high quality schools, great shopping, community centres and transit facilities your family can enjoy.
Step One: Identify the Neighbourhood
You have gone to the bank and identified [...]
By Marcus Assalone, on March 11th, 2010
The most rewarding part of my job is helping young couples get a good start on their life by finding them a home that will support their dreams for years to come. For most couples, buying a home together will be the largest single investment they will ever make. It’s an important decision just as [...]
By Marcus Assalone, on February 8th, 2010
Canada is filled with beautiful sites to live.
Moving is a complicated process, when your new home is far away, it gets more complicated. Regardless of whether your destination is another part of the province, or across Canada the work that awaits you is large. If you are coming from another country, even more challenges [...]
By Marcus Assalone, on February 6th, 2009
The 2009 Federal Budget had elements that benefit first time home buyers and home owners.
They introduced a temporary tax credit intended to stimulate the economy and try to hedge the growth of the underground economy in the construction industry. The Home Renovation Tax Credit will offer home owners a maximum credit of $1350 for any [...]
By Marcus Assalone, on March 17th, 2008
The task of buying your first home can be overwhelming. I will help you, like I help all my clients overcome any challenge. Your first step should be to get in touch with me and discuss your plans. You will need a realtor like me who is patient, and willing to explain all the complexities [...]