by Geri Janes | Oct 10, 2019 | CMHC, Finance, First Time Home Buyers, Homeownership
Knowing if we’re ready for an exciting change is not easy to do. What does it even mean to be ready for change? Often, life events just happen, and we never really get the chance to stop and think if we were ready for it. Unlike these spontaneous life events, however,...
by Geri Janes | Oct 2, 2019 | CMHC
First-Time Home Buyer Incentive Are you looking to purchase your first home, but are discouraged by exuberant homes prices? You’re not alone. More and more Canadians are struggling to purchase their first home due to our overly expensive and competitive real estate...
by Geri Janes | Sep 11, 2019 | Blog, CMHC, First Time Home Buyers, Homeownership
Launched on September 2nd 2019, the First-Time Home Buyer’s Incentive (FTHB) is designed to help qualified first time home buyers reduce their monthly expenses. The goal is to make housing more affordable. The Government of Canada has set aside $241M for the program....
by Geri Janes | Jul 25, 2019 | Blog, CMHC, First Time Home Buyers, Homeownership
The new 2019 CMHC First-Time Home Buyer Incentive The government of Canada has heard your pleas. One of the most common complaints among young Canadians is the housing market being too expensive to break into. In 2019, real estate portal Zoocasa found that 82 per cent...
by Geri Janes | Jul 17, 2019 | Blog, CMHC, Economy, Mortgage
Being a responsible homeowner means you understand the financial opportunities that are available when you own a home. One of the lesser-known loan options accessible to homeowners is the reverse mortgage. In the spirit of educating our clients on different aspects of...
by Geri Janes | Jan 17, 2017 | Announcements, Blog, CMHC, Homeownership
The Canadian Mortgage and Housing Corporation announced this morning that they will be increasing mortgage insurance premiums on March 17th 2017. They were quick to outline that the changes would only amount to roughly a $5 increase per month for borrowers. Which was...
