Realtor.ca is the perfect search tool if you’re a passive browser, but if you’re a serious buyer it can leave you locked out of what could have been your dream home come true. We discuss exactly when you should be using their search tool.
Buying your first home is kind of a big deal. With today's sky-high real estate prices, you need a good chunk of change for your down payment. Use some of these handy tips and tricks to save for your down payment and into your new home.
In today’s hot real estate market you need to ensure you have all of your finances ready to go so that you don’t get sidelined when that perfect property comes along. One thing that we can’t forget to budget for are closing costs. We break down everything you need to know.
When you’re a kid, the big dilemma you face is whether to spend your allowance on candy or ice cream. All of a sudden when you're forced to ‘adult’ it shifts to: do I continue to rent or do I buy? We’ve got the two biggest factors to consider when purchasing your first home and we’ve even broken down the math for you.
When it comes to buying real estate, there’s a bit more to the reno vs ready equation than meets the eye. This means if you’re on a budget, you’ll be walking a fine line between your reno allowance and a cash downpayment large enough to actually get you that fixer-upper.
