by Majid Habibi | May 3, 2019 | Blog, Homeownership
As property prices continue to rise across Canada, the conversation around “how to climb the property ladder” has made a subtle shift to “how to get on the property ladder in the first place.” Especially if you’re single. Whereas before...
by Majid Habibi | Apr 15, 2019 | Blog, Homeownership, Mortgage
Spring’ s finally here! This bright new season typically brings with it a sense of rejuvenation and motivation. If you’re like most people, you’ll likely undertake a spring cleaning of your home after it has been closed up all winter. But, did you know that it’s just...
by Majid Habibi | Feb 15, 2019 | Blog, Homeownership, Mortgage
Thinking of buying a property, but don’t know where to start? Well… that’s where a mortgage pre-approval comes in. Start here. Just like you wouldn’t go into a restaurant without having enough money to buy your meal, so you shouldn’t...
by Majid Habibi | Jan 15, 2019 | Blog, Homeownership
Mortgages are a funny thing. On the one hand they allow you to become a home owner without saving up enough money to purchase the home outright, which is a really good thing. On the other hand, even at today’s really low interest rates, as they are amortized...
by Majid Habibi | Dec 31, 2018 | Blog, Homeownership
You’re on “the grid” Every few weeks, we open our mailboxes (or our email inboxes) with bated breath. Inevitably, we find another heap of utility bills, waiting to separate us from our hard earned dollars. This is not unusual; this is simply part of...
by Majid Habibi | Nov 15, 2018 | Blog, Homeownership
Affordability is a major concern for today’s aspiring first-time homebuyers. In hot real estate markets like the Greater Toronto and Greater Vancouver regions, however, the desire for affordability can be challenged by the competitive fervour caused by escalating...
