There are many benefits to dealing with Private Lenders, but they are usually not suitable as a long term solution to financing your home. Find out how they work, what they cost, and when to use them.
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Why do you need title insurance?
Most people don’t learn about title insurance until they’re signing documents at their lawyer or notary’s office and they learn they can pay a little extra for some insurance to cover an unlikely event. At Mortgage Sandbox, we believe it’s worth every penny and this article explains why buying it is a no-brainer.
Who have been the big winners in Metro Vancouver condo investments?
Find out which condo markets in Metro Vancouver have had the biggest price gains in the past 5 years.
How to Cut Through the "Noise" in Real Estate News
Balanced and honest insights into how to read and interpret real estate news, so you can cut through the smoke and mirrors.
What you need to know about Home Insurance
When you buy a home, the lender requires you to get home insurance but they only require bare bones coverage for the value of the building. A home is likely your most valuable investment and you need to know that you have enough coverage to protect yourself and not just the bank.
A majority of Canadians believe they have more insurance coverage than they actually have.
This simple condo buying strategy will save you $100,000
This simple condo buying strategy will save you $100,000
Until May, home buyers with a 2017 pre-approval will have an unfair advantage. Don’t make an offer on a home until May 1st.
Watch out for Mortgage Regulation Part 2
A mortgage regulatory change that hasn’t been talked about much in the media but it will likely impact Toronto, Vancouver, Victoria, and Hamilton, especially if condo prices continue to climb. It asks lenders to loan less in markets with high property value risk.