Mortgage Blog

3 Simple Ways to Repair Your Credit

July 10, 2019 | Posted by: Barry Johnson

For many Canadians looking to purchase a home, bad credit scores stand in the way of getting a mortgage. Most lenders prefer your score to be 650 or higher. If they do allow for lower credit scores, i ...

First Time Home Buyers Guide: What Happens after Sending an Offer to Purchase

June 27, 2019 | Posted by: Barry Johnson

After sending the offer to purchase to the seller, there's nothing left to do but cross some fingers and hope for the best. Or is there? What happens now and when will the keys finally change hands? T ...

First Time Home Buyers Guide: What about Pre-Qualification, Pre-Approval, and Mortgage Commitment Letters?

June 12, 2019 | Posted by: Barry Johnson

Securing pre-qualification, pre-approval, and mortgage commitment letters can simplify the mortgage application process. These steps can also help home buyers avoid disaster. They don't need all three ...

Three Mistakes to Avoid as a First Time Homebuyer

May 22, 2019 | Posted by: Barry Johnson

Purchasing your first home is always an exciting life milestone. However, if you want to make a smooth and easy transition into home ownership, there are a few mistakes you should try to avoid along ...

Mortgage Mistakes - How to Avoid Getting in Over Your Head When Buying Your First Home

May 8, 2019 | Posted by: Barry Johnson

If you are tired of renting and ready to buy the home of your dreams, you need to plan carefully. The dream of home ownership is a wonderful thing, but without careful planning and a proactive approac ...

Four Tips to Sell Your Home in a Hurry

April 24, 2019 | Posted by: Barry Johnson

Selling your home can be a time-consuming process - a situation which is less than ideal if you want to move sooner rather than later. Luckily, though, there are a few things that you can do ...

Mortgage Questions for First-Time Buyers

April 10, 2019 | Posted by: Barry Johnson

While purchasing a home qualifies as the largest acquisition in many peoples' lives, it doesn't have to invoke anxiety. As long as you know what to expect, you'll be set to become a successful homeo ...

What to Look for in an Investment Property

March 27, 2019 | Posted by: Barry Johnson

Investing in real estate can be a great way to grow your wealth. However, in order to be a successful investor, you will need to identify the right properties to invest in. In particular, you will w ...

3 Smart Ways to Use a Home Equity Line of Credit

March 13, 2019 | Posted by: Barry Johnson

For homeowners across the globe, home equity lines of credit (HELOCs) have become a handy way of tapping into the value of their homes. However, when borrowing money against your home, it is always ...

3 Essential Tips For New Real Estate Investors

February 27, 2019 | Posted by: Barry Johnson

The world of real estate investing can be both challenging and rewarding in equal measure. As such, if you are planning on diving into the industry any time soon, you may want to pay close attention ...

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