Real Estate Blog for Buyers & Sellers

  • December 3, 2023
  • Chris Pappas

Navigating the New Normal: How Remote Work is Reshaping the Canadian Mortgage and Real Estate Landscape

In recent years, we've witnessed a seismic shift in our work lives, notably the rise of remote work catalyzed by the COVID-19 pandemic. This chang...

  • November 23, 2023
  • Chris Pappas

Canada's New Updated Mortgage Charter

The Canadian Mortgage Charter spells out the rights consumers have when they are renegotiating mortgages. It calls on financial institutions to pr...

  • November 15, 2023
  • Chris Pappas

Understanding Fixed vs. Variable Rate Mortgages

If you're on the cusp of getting a mortgage, or if you're considering refinancing, you've likely encountered the terms "fixed rate" and "variable ra...

  • November 2, 2023
  • Chris Pappas

6 things to know about capital gains and taxes for people across Canada

So, you made some cash selling your property or stocks at a higher price than you bought them for? High five! But before you start celebrating, there'...

  • November 1, 2023
  • Chris Pappas

Tips for Improving Your Credit Score Before Applying for a Mortgage

Tips for Improving Your Credit Score Before Applying for a Mortgage For many people, buying a home is a significant milestone in their ...

  • October 25, 2023
  • Chris Pappas

Bank Of Canada Rate Update October 25, 2023

Bank of Canada maintains policy rate, continues quantitative tightening The Bank of Canada today held its target for the overnight rate at 5%, with...

  • October 24, 2023
  • Chris Pappas

Mortgage Strategies in a Rising Interest Rate Environment

Hello dear readers, Let's have a coffee chat, shall we? If we were sitting in a cozy café, sipping on lattes (or your beverage of choice), today's...

  • October 6, 2023
  • Chris Pappas

Leveraging Your Home Equity to Help Purchase a Home For Your Children: A Prudent Move?

Navigating Parental Assistance in Home Purchases The concept of parents aiding their children in stepping onto the property ladder is not a n...

  • October 1, 2023
  • Chris Pappas

Understanding and Utilizing Home Equity

If you've consistently made mortgage payments over the years, you've been accumulating home equity. As this equity grows, homeowners can access it, co...

  • September 27, 2023
  • Chris Pappas

Unlocking the Door to Your Dream Home: Exploring First-Time Homebuyer Options

Unlocking the Door to Your Dream Home: Exploring First-Time Homebuyer Options Home Sweet Home: these three words hold a special place in our hear...