Buying a Home

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 [...]

EFFECTS OF U.S. DOLLAR PARITY

On March 17th 2010, trading of the Canadian dollar rose to just over 0.992¢ in U.S. dollars, bringing thoughts of Dollar parity with the United States.  The problems of the United States dollar are well known and documented.  Their greatest problem is the historic levels of debt in the nation.  Deficit spending is rattling the [...]

ROLE OF YOUR HOME

‘Why should I move?’ When speaking about real estate this question is bound to arise.  There should only be one answer; ‘to improve your life.’  Your home should be able to support the activities you want to participate in.  If you entertain, a large living or family room will be important. If you enjoy do-it-yourself [...]