by Allison Engst | Dec 18, 2018 | Blog, Homeownership
A lot of people get into hot water when they assume that because they’ve qualified for a mortgage in the past, they will qualify for a mortgage in the future. This article has one point to make and it’s this: Don’t assume anything when dealing with...
by Allison Engst | Dec 4, 2018 | Blog, Mortgage
Let’s say you have a home that you’ve outgrown, it’s time to make a move to something more suited for your family. You have no desire to keep two houses, so you decide that selling your existing home, and moving into something new is the best idea....
by Allison Engst | Nov 20, 2018 | Blog, Homeownership, Mortgage
If you have no desire at all to qualify for a mortgage, here are some great ways to make sure you don’t accidentally end up buying a house and taking out a mortgage to do so. One of the best ways to ensure you won’t qualify for a mortgage is to be...
by Allison Engst | Nov 6, 2018 | Blog, Mortgage
In an article released by the Canadian Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC), it appears that those people who have a mortgage tend to be a little more credit worthy compared to those who don’t. It also points out that credit scores are quite steady across...
by Allison Engst | Oct 30, 2018 | Blog, Homeownership
Affordability is a major concern for today’s aspiring first-time homebuyers. In hot real estate markets like the Greater Toronto and Greater Vancouver regions, however, the desire for affordability can be challenged by the competitive fervour caused by escalating...
