30 year amortization | first-time home buyers
Join Peggy Hill on CTV News Barrie as she explores the latest updates on the housing market and mortgage rules. In this segment, Peggy examines how new mortgage regulations might impact affordability for first-time homebuyers…
The Homebuyer’s Dilemma: Timing the Market vs. Seizing the Opportunity
As we enter a new season, the enduring question of interest rates remains on the minds of everyone in Simcoe County. Many homeowners eagerly wait for a decline, under the impression that it will facilitate…
6 INNOVATIVE WAYS FIRST-TIME HOMEBUYERS CAN BEAT THE TOUGH MARKET
Keeping it real. It’s a good tagline, but that’s not why I use it. I’ve always been a straight shooter – I don’t know any other way to be. So, keeping it real…it’s tough out…
What Every Buyer Should Know About the Mortgage Rules
With Canada’s banking regulator looking for advice on how to minimize the number of borrowers who are too close to the edge, even stricter qualifications may be put in place for those seeking a mortgage…
Don’t Panic. Here’s Why There’s No Housing Bubble.
We know there’s a lot of concern amongst homeowners about the health of the market and what to expect in the coming year. There have even been some scary headlines about the possibility of a…
Six Ways to Reduce Your Risk of Buyer’s Remorse
Picture this: after months of combing the market, weeks of packing, and hours poring over closing paperwork, you’re finally ready to move into your dream home. Once you’re settled, however, you notice that your new…
Why Fall Is A Great Time To Buy?
It is never a bad idea to think about seasonality when you are looking to buy your home. During spring and summer, real-estate shopping is known to be at an all-time high. Since children are…
Want to Buy Your First Home in Simcoe County? 4 Pro-Tips
For the past two years, Canadian real estate has seen an unprecedented seller’s market. Since 2020, prices have gone through the roof, the bidding wars turned fierce, and many prospective first-time homebuyers were priced out…
Three Key reasons Why Rising Interest Rates Shouldn’t Worry You
Three Key reasons Why Rising Interest Rates Shouldn’t Worry You The Bank of Canada’s (BoC) announcement that it would be hiking interest rates to fight inflation came after two unprecedented years in Canadian real estate….
What Does Months Of Inventory Mean?
Real estate terminology can be confusing and, at times, overwhelming. Navigating this new field while also finding your dream home can be intimidating. But not to worry, a little bit of research can go a…