Purchase Plus Improvements Mortgage. When it comes to shopping for your perfect home, it can be hard to find the exact one ready to go! If you are looking into a home that requires improvements, there is a mortgage product known as Purchase Plus Improvements (PPI). This type of mortgage is available to assist buyers […]

First-Time Home Buyer. Being on the path to purchasing your first home is one of the most exciting and most rewarding moments in life! While people don’t always dream of the perfect mortgage, we do grow up thinking of a white picket fence and our dream home. Even if you imagined your dream home as […]

What is Title Insurance and Other Questions Answered!. Title insurance can easily seem like another unnecessary add-on to the already complicated and costly process of buying a house, but nothing could be further from the truth. It can help speed up the process of closing on your new home, while protecting you and your heirs […]

10 First-Time Homebuyer Mistakes. As a first-time buyer, there are some homebuyer mistakes you should avoid to ensure a smooth and successful experience: THINKING YOU DON’T NEED A REAL ESTATE AGENT You might be able to find a house on your own, but there are still many aspects of buying real estate that can confuse […]

Relocate or Renovate. Like Lighting in a Bottle. That’s how Todd Talbot describes the chemistry between him and Jillian Harris, his co-host of the reality TV series Love It or List It Vancouver. There’s an undeniable electricity that flows between the pair who have battled against each other through 104 hour-long episodes of the home-design […]

Subject Free Offers – Are They a Good Idea? This is a question I’ve been asked a lot lately as the market heats up, multiple offers are common, homes go over asking price, and buyers become discouraged. The short answer: don’t do it! The long answer : You can be pre-approved – be an A+ […]

When it comes to getting a mortgage, there are a lot of common questions that potential mortgage holders have such as “what is your interest rate?” and “what is the monthly payment?”. While it can be easy to think that these are the only two questions that matter, there is actually a lot more to […]

As cities continuing to grow bigger and busier, a rural home beyond those limits can seem like a dream come true! However, before you dive into country living, there are a few things you should know! Especially, how different it can be to qualify for a mortgage. 1. CHECK THE ZONING When it comes to buying […]

I can’t stress enough how important an appraisal can be in the mortgage space. Many small tips and tricks to help maximize your home value. Awesome article from my colleague Kelly below check it out Need an Appraisal – 7½ Tips for Success Do you need to get a current value of your property? Then […]

5 Mistakes First Time Home Buyers Should Avoid Buying a home might just be the biggest purchase of your life—it’s important to do your homework before jumping in! We have outlined the 5 mistakes first time home buyers commonly make, and how you can avoid them and look like a Home Buying Champ. 1. Shopping […]