First-time homebuyer Archives - Page 3 of 13 - Ingrid Bjel McGaughey - Mortgage Broker

October 31, 2023 0 Comments

Leveraging shared equity programs to boost your down payment Dreaming of owning a home but finding saving enough for the down payment to be daunting? Here's a bit of good news: you may

September 6, 2023 0 Comments

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

May 15, 2023 1 Comment

Wondering if you'll succeed in saving for your down payment? Buying your first home can be daunting, especially if you're buying a home in Toronto, Mississauga, or the surrounding areas.  Bad enough that home prices

March 13, 2023 0 Comments

Common mistakes made by first-time homebuyers... And how to avoid making those first-time homebuyer mistakes! I tend to revise this list from time to time, based on what I'm seeing with my clients. 

February 13, 2023 3 Comments

RRSP: To contribute or not to contribute? The RRSP contribution deadline is looming and I've gotten quite a few calls and emails over the last couple of days from people scrambling to make a