How Good Does My Credit Score Have to Be To Buy a House?
Posted on May 07, 2019
One of the most stressful parts about getting a mortgage is not knowing if your credit score is good enough to be approved. Since your credit score will not only help you get approved or denied, it will also play a part in how much your interest rate will be.The higher the credit score the better the mortgage!
So How Does It Work?
The bank will reque...
Home Selling in a Competitive Buyer's Market
Posted on May 06, 2019
Getting your home ready for sale is something that requires a lot of attention, even more so when it is in a buyer’s market. So, wondering how to sell your home quickly when you are in a buyer’s market?What is a Buyer’s Market?
To put it simply, it means that there are more homes for sale than there are potential or interested buyers. Though somethi...
5 Things That Affect Your Credit Score
Posted on May 06, 2019
Credit scores can be complicated at times. However, Credit scores play an important role in determining your credit worthiness and how likely you are to receive a lower rate for financial products like mortgages and loans. As there are various factors that affect your credit score, here are five things that may be affecting your credit score that y...4 Green Features to Consider When Buying a Home
Posted on May 06, 2019
Today home buyers are increasingly considering the environmental impact that a home will make and what environmentally friendly features homes have to offer. Some buyers looking for homes are now including a home’s environmental impact within their decision process. If you are shopping around for a new home and are looking for some help in choosing...
House Hunting Tips
Posted on May 06, 2019
When you’re looking for a new house and visiting potential properties, it is easy to get caught up in the moment and start to make compromises in what you want. Sometimes there is pressure to make a fast decision, especially in hot markets. You might also get caught up in seeing something you really want and that can effectively give you tunnel vis...More Households in Canada Investing in Renovations
Posted on May 06, 2019
Statistics Canada recently released its quarterly report on residential construction investment, announcing a significantly year to year income. In total, $35.8 billion was invested in residential construction in the third quarter of 2017, which is a 9.1% increase compared to the same period last year. This is the largest increase since the fourth...