Can I Be Denied a Mortgage After Pre-Approval?
Posted on Mar 06, 2025
Before you begin your house hunting journey, it’s recommended that you get pre-approved for a mortgage. Getting pre-approved will give you an idea on the maximum amount of mortgage you could apply for as well as break down your monthly payments.
However, getting pre-approved does not mean a lender can’t ultimately refuse you for a mortgage.
Each le...
What Does it Mean to Be House Poor?
Posted on Feb 27, 2025
Owning a home is a dream for many, but a dream that’s slipping away for a growing number of Canadians. Many believe they will be or already are priced out of the market, and some who technically could afford to buy a house are deciding to wait in order to avoid becoming house poor.
Moving Checklist – Changing Your Address
Posted on Feb 21, 2025
What makes moving even more stressful than it needs to be? Well, notifying everyone of your move, of course! And we don’t mean friends or family—we mean government agencies, delivery services, utilities and more.
Updating all this information can be a headache, but if done in a timely manner then you likely won’t suffer many inconveniences.
Where w...
Creating More Space in Your Home
Posted on Feb 13, 2025
Declutter
Clutter is the quickest way to make a room look smaller. Decluttering will not only clear your home, but your mind!
Tips for decluttering...
Colour Trends for 2025
Posted on Feb 07, 2025
For many years, minimalism has dominated the interior design scene, with every new home boasting similar beiges and whites with marble countertops on every surface. Now, people are moving away from these minimalist trends and moving towards more pops of colours and patterns.
Here’s what’s trending for 2025.
Greens
Green isn’t just for your plants...
Selling Your Home: Taxes
Posted on Jan 30, 2025
Taxes: As the saying goes, they’re the only other thing sure in life other than death. When it comes to selling a home in Canada, the taxes you need to pay vary depending on your citizenship status and the home itself.
