It’s no secret that the spring real estate market is a hot one. For buyers, inventory is usually higher, meaning more selection, the snow has melted and it’s easier to see decks, foundation, backyards, etc. and you can ensure that you’ll be in your new home in time for the summer months. For sellers, listing […]
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Are you ready to buy a home together?
With Valentine’s Day coming up this month, you might be thinking of making a big move with the one you love – moving in together, that is! Before you take this massive relationship leap and start picking out furniture, sit down with your sweetheart and have a serious discussion about what buying a home together […]
Should you put more money toward your mortgage payments this year?
Have some extra money and want to know whether you should put it toward your mortgage payments? Making prepayments on your mortgage could save you thousands of dollars over the years…just as long as your mortgage lender allows them. Here’s some information, courtesy of the Financial Consumer Agency of Canada, to help you make the best decision. A mortgage prepayment […]
Teaching kids good money sense
We’ve all heard that lessons in financial literacy need to be taught when kids are young. For parents of teens, it can be a struggle to teach them the ins and outs of financial accountability, while still allowing them their autonomy. According to the Jumpstart Coalition for Personal Financial Literacy, a non-profit group that teaches […]