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Most people don’t learn about title insurance until they’re signing documents at their lawyer or notary’s office and they learn they can pay a little extra for some insurance to cover an unlikely event. At Mortgage Sandbox, we believe it’s worth every penny and this article explains why buying it is a no-brainer.
You’re almost there… this is the final stage of buying a home: Closing the deal. Learn the importance of home insurance, locksmiths, and a high quality home inspector.
Over the past ten years there have been many government interventions intended to cool the housing market. It appears we may have hit a tipping point. The market has stalled and is either about to provide a “soft” or a “hard” landing which will deliver much needed affordability. Alternatively, this may be a breather before prices continue their upward march.
Advice, guides and checklists for first time home buyers on the second stage of homebuying. Learn how to get a reliable mortgage pre-approval and chose a home buying strategy. Find out what conditions you should include in your offer.
A look at what leading economists and the Big 6 banks are predicting ahead of next Wednesday’s Bank Rate announcement.
Advice, guides and checklists for first time home buyers on the first stage of homebuying. Learn how to set a budget that includes all of the costs of a home purchase. Find out what the ongoing costs of ownership are.
The housing supply problem is real and could get worse.
We’ve all heard people in Vancouver who blame lack of supply for housing unaffordability. Many will have heard the opposing “Supply Myth” argument. Our analysis at Mortgage Sandbox shows that the supply problem is real and could be worse than any of us imagined.
We need to settle this once and for all, so that government can act quickly to solve our housing crisis.
Buying a home can be a scary thing, but it doesn’t have to be if you’re prepared! Follow these 5 thoughtful home buying steps to successfully make your biggest investment with no regrets!
