by Marco Abballe | Dec 5, 2020 | Blog, Economy, Finance, Homeownership
Determining what you can comfortably afford to spend on a home is important to define well before you head out home shopping. Otherwise, you could waste time looking at homes that stretch you outside your financial comfort zone or, worse yet, are completely beyond...
by Marco Abballe | Nov 20, 2020 | Blog, Economy, Homeownership, Mortgage
Becoming a First-Time Homebuyer & Landlord at Once In Canada, there are nearly 4.5 million adults and families who live in rental housing – representing approximately one third of total households. If you’re looking to purchase a home, particularly your...
by Marco Abballe | Oct 16, 2020 | Blog, Economy, Finance, Homeownership
Property taxes are levied to homeowners as a way to help maintain services in your community that ensure your neighbourhood continues to thrive and remain an attractive place to live and work. Property taxes represent a key source of funding for municipalities...
by Marco Abballe | Oct 2, 2020 | Blog, Homeownership, Productivity
The arrival of COVID-19 has fundamentally changed the way we live our lives – from the way we work, think, dress, shop and interact with others. As a society, we’re also spending more time in our homes than ever before. The days of leaving the house from 9 to 5,...
by Marco Abballe | Sep 18, 2020 | Blog, Finance, Mortgage
One of the most challenging obstacles toMortgage Default Insurance Helps You Buy a Home Soonership is saving enough money for a down payment. Thankfully, mortgage default insurance provides a break to homebuyers that enables you to put less money down. The...
by Marco Abballe | Sep 4, 2020 | Blog, Homeownership, Mortgage
Both a home appraisal and an inspection are important steps within the home buying process, so it’s well worth your effort to distinguish the differences between them and learn how they can both be used to your advantage to uncover detailed information about a...
