Karen Boies

Mortgage Planner

  • The complete guide for first-time home buyers in Canada

    Buying your first home is an exciting experience, but it can also be an overwhelming one—especially if you’re not sure where to start. That’s why we’ve outlined some simple steps that anyone shopping for a home should take, from figuring out what you can actually afford to getting pre-approved for a mortgage and understanding the government programs

  • How to Buy a Presale Condo: Mortgages, Deposits, and Developers, Explained

    If you’ve ever wondered how to buy a presale condo but have been intimidated by the unfamiliarity of the process, this how-to guide is for you. First-time homebuyers and individuals new to the presale or pre-construction condo market typically have many similar questions, all of which are straightforward and easy to answer. Once you’ve taken

  • Census figures: What do they mean for Canada’s reverse mortgage market?

    New national census figures released by Statistics Canada last week contained some intriguing revelations about the country’s current demographics – not least where its housing and mortgage markets are concerned. The headline news from the census was the fact that the working population in Canada is older than it’s ever been, with more than 20%