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4 first time homebuyer programs you should know about
Buying your first home in Toronto? … Or surrounding areas such as Etobicoke, Mississauga, Oakville, or beyond? There are first time homebuyer programs you should keep in mind when doing your mortgage planning. They’re brought to you by both the federal, provincial, and Toronto governments. Two key things you’ll need to save for when buying your […]
First-time homebuyers: what do you deserve?
I work with many first-time homebuyers in Toronto, Mississauga, Oakville, and beyond. Some have already talked to a professional of one type or another about their mortgage, others haven’t. All of them seem surprised at the time I take to provide them with information, options and scenarios that they could choose. “Why doesn’t everyone work with a mortgage broker?” … […]
Smart RRSP strategies for first-time homebuyers
RRSP: To contribute or not to contribute? The RRSP contribution deadline is looming – it’s March 3rd this year – and I’ve gotten quite a few calls and emails over the last couple of days from people scrambling to make a last minute decision on whether or not to max out their RRSP, because they expect […]
Free First-time Homebuyer Seminar in Mississauga Nov 19th!
If you are a first-time homebuyer in Mississauga or in Toronto’s west end, please sign up for our seminar! We will help arm you with the latest information on real estate trends, updates on changing mortgage rules, tips on government programs available to first-time homebuyers, and lots of other details on making the most of home […]
First-time Homebuyer Seminar October 22
Planning on buying your first home? If you are a first-time homebuyer in Mississauga or the west end of the GTA, interested in arming yourself with the latest information on real estate trends, financial tips, and lots of other details on making the most of home buying, please come out to my free first-time homebuyer […]
Top 5 mistakes first-time homebuyers make
Common mistakes made by first-time homebuyers… … And how not to make them! I tend to revise this list from time to time, based on what I’m seeing with my clients. So here’s my latest list of the top five mistakes first-time homebuyers (and even experienced homebuyers!) make: 1. Not getting a mortgage pre-approval You […]
Quick and dirty deets on the new First Home Savings Account
Can the FHSA help you buy your first home? On April 1, 2023, the Canadian government introduced the First Home Savings Account (FHSA) that is basically a hybrid between an RRSP and a TFSA. Like an RRSP, the FHSA reduces your taxable income, giving you either a bigger tax refund (which you can use to increase your […]
How to buy your first home in 10 steps [infographic]
A 10-step roadmap for first-time homebuyers: how to buy your first home The journey to buy your first home is an exciting and pivotal time in your life. In my work as a mortgage broker I’ve had the privilege of helping many people find their first homes, so I understand that this process can also […]
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