Buying or selling a home comes at a cost. To avoid getting caught off guard, here’s a list of expenses you should include in your “new home” budget.
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Category Archives: Financing
Fixed vs. variable-rate mortgages: Which is right for you?
Buying a home is likely the biggest purchase you’ll ever make.
But before you can pack up and move in, you’ll need to secure a mortgage. This is often a long-term commitment. The average Canadian expects to pay off their mortgage by age 59, so it’s important to do your research and choose the option that’s best suited to you.
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3 things to consider before renewing your mortgage
Everyone wants to get the best mortgage financing offer. Does that mean getting the lowest rate, the longest term or the smallest payment? The best strategy for one person isn’t necessarily right for another.
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Ten Steps to buying your first home
Down payment options. Pre-arrange your mortgage. Get ready for your big move! Either way, you need to be financially prepared and comfortable enough to make one of the biggest purchases of your lifetime.
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Lots of big plans? 3 tips to help you maintain your financial zen!
Found the home of your dreams? Decided on your wedding date? First child on the way? You’ve got a lot happening. How do you make sure these milestones don’t turn into financial burdens?
This active phase of adult life, marked by many happy events, also brings its share of new responsibilities, along with lots of expenses–which is why it’s important to prioritize your goals, keeping in mind that after you achieve the first one, there’ll be more to come!
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