FEDERAL BUDGET 2019: RELIEF FOR FIRST-TIME HOME BUYERS?

The Federal Government has announced the new budget which contains measures to address affordable housing across Canada. The finance department anticipates legislation for the new program will pass in time for a September launch. Highlights: CMHC First-time Home Buyers Initiative, Increase to the RRSP Home Buyers Plan withdrawal limit The announcement of a new CMHC…

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WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT YOUR MORTGAGE DOWN PAYMENT

For many first-time homebuyers, purchasing a house can come with a range of complex emotions. It is not a decision to be taken lightly, least of all because it is one of the biggest financial decisions you will ever make. One of the best things you can do to ease the stress and worry is…

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10 MORTGAGE TERMS EVERY FIRST-TIME HOMEBUYER SHOULD KNOW

Buying your first home can be an overwhelming venture. If you are not financially-savvy, then terms such as ‘amortization period’ and ‘variable-rate mortgage’ may have you scratching your head in confusion. To help ease some of your worries, our expert team of brokers at Capital Mortgages have gathered together the top ten mortgage terms that…

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7 FINANCIAL NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTIONS FOR 2019

The beginning of every new year presents a blank page — a fresh start which offers you the chance to begin the year on the best foot. If you hope to become more financially savvy in 2019, then take a look at these top financial resolutions to help you save better and spend smarter in…

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BROKER ADVANTAGE

One of the main benefits of using a Mortgage professional is that we have access to, and knowledge of, the entire mortgage market-not just the banks. Because we take your current lifestyle and budget factors into account, we’re able to provide you not only with the best available rate, but features that help you meet…

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QUICK TIPS TO REDUCE ALLERGENS IN YOUR HOME

The cold weather is on the way and windows will be closed tight for months. Take a few steps to reduce allergens in your home. Some steps to reduce indoor allergens are complicated and time-consuming — but there are some easy things you can do that may help. 1. Dust, then vacuum. Because when you…

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