There are many benefits to dealing with Private Lenders, but they are usually not suitable as a long term solution to financing your home. Find out how they work, what they cost, and when to use them.
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Preparing your home for your vacation
A vacation is so much more enjoyable when you know that everything is taken care of at home so here are a few tips for peace of mind while you are on vacation.
Why do you need title insurance?
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.
Close The Deal
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.
Real Estate Market Update – The Tipping Point?
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.
Successful House Hunting
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.
Will the Bank of Canada raise rates July 11?
A look at what leading economists and the Big 6 banks are predicting ahead of next Wednesday’s Bank Rate announcement.
How to set a budget...
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.