by Geri Janes | Aug 28, 2019 | Blog
The process of buying a new home can be long and tedious. You will need to find a house that meets your requirements, organize all your finances, bid on the property, and then hope the seller accepts your offer. If your offer is accepted by the seller, you still have...
by Geri Janes | Aug 21, 2019 | First Time Home Buyers
So, you are looking to buy a home. Whether you are a first-time homebuyer or have been through the property purchase process before, one fact remains true: Buying a home is a stressful process! Between finding a suitable property, hiring an agent, saving up for a...
by Geri Janes | Aug 7, 2019 | Mortgage
Is it time to buy a cottage? One of the benefits of living in Barrie is cottage country! After buying a primary residence, many families and individuals set their sights on purchasing a property for weekend getaways. There are a few financial options available to...
by Geri Janes | Jul 31, 2019 | Mortgage
It should come as no surprise that in 2019, many Canadians found themselves holding onto large amounts of debt. Statistics Canada reported that in the fourth quarter of 2018, the average household in Canada is indebted at 178.5 per cent of their disposable income....
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...