• Total Costs – How much you can afford?

    The total costs of buying a house or condo goes beyond the price of the property.  The following is a list of the what you can expect to pay when you are buying a home.  Some lenders require that you to have from your own personal resources (i.e. savings) 1.5% of the purchase price to

  • Happy New Year …. With Christmas Debt?

      “Happy New Year” isn’t exactly what comes to mind when the credit card bills arrive and it’s time to pay up on all those Christmas Purchases.  According to a recent Bank of Montreal poll, 24% of Canadians who carry over a balance on their credit cards after Christmas said it would take them at

  • How to take advantage of the Home Renovation Tax Credit

    Not only does renovating your home create new levels of comfort and convenience for your family, it can reduce energy consumptions and maintenance costs, as well as increasing your home’s resale value. For a limited time only, the government of Canada is willing to help you pay for your renovations! The Home Renovation Tax Credit