Benefits of Home Ownership

General Greg Weaver 6 May

So, you have decided to utilize your buying power in the Canadian retail market and are looking to purchase a home – congratulations! This is a great step towards ensuring your future. As a potential homeowner, there are some amazing benefits that we think you should be aware of right out of the gate: Homeownership […]

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5 Things to Consider When Building Your New Home

General Greg Weaver 11 Apr

Building a new home is an exciting adventure but requires very different considerations. To help you have the best experience building a home, we have put together the 5 most important considerations. 1. it’s all in the numbers Regardless of whether you are shopping for a pre-built home, or are looking to create your own […]

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5 Reasons to Invest in a Home Inspection

General Greg Weaver 8 Apr

While home inspections might not be the most exciting part of your home buying journey, they are extremely important and can save you money and a major headache in the long run. In a competitive housing market, there can sometimes be pressure to make an offer right away without conditions. However, no matter how competitive […]

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Spring Into Action in 3 Simple Steps

General Greg Weaver 8 Apr

Spring is here and that means we’re embarking on the best time to start getting outside and enjoy more of what the beautiful outdoors have to offer. From weekend hikes, to community running events, don’t underestimate the power of a quick ‘at-home workout’ to compliment leg, ankle, and core strengthening before you hit the trails. […]

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Investment Properties

General Greg Weaver 11 Mar

So, you are looking to purchase a second property! Congratulations! This is a great opportunity for you to expand your financial portfolio and ensure stability for the future. However, before you launch into this purchase there are a few things you should know, depending on which type of second property you are looking to purchase. […]

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Power Up Your Finances

General Greg Weaver 18 Feb

Let’s face it, the mere mention of the word “money” can make people shift in discomfort. In an era in which the veils are being lifted off many societal taboos, a shroud of shame hangs stubbornly over money talk – we’re taught to fear it, we’re taught it’s too complicated, and those are all messages […]

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Canadian Housing Markets Tighten, Pushing Prices Higher

General Greg Weaver 16 Feb

Housing affordability remains a huge political issue, and with the Department of Finance working on the upcoming budget, no doubt measures to reduce home prices will be front and center. With an election coming this spring in Ontario, Premier Ford’s Housing Affordability Task Force has made recommendations to step up homebuilding. Still, Ontario’s mayors are […]

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Staying Out of the Penalty Box.

General Greg Weaver 4 Feb

When it comes to mortgages, it is easy to focus on the rates and your current situation, but the reality is that life happens and when it does, rates won’t be the only thing that matters. First and foremost, the most important thing to remember is that a mortgage is a contract. That means that […]

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Renting Vs. Buying: What You Need to Know!

General Greg Weaver 2 Feb

When it comes to the Canadian housing market, there are lots of options for where to live! From renting an apartment to owning a single-family home, it all comes down to where you see yourself living and what you can afford! The beauty is, there is no right or wrong answer when it comes to […]

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First-Time Home Buyer

General Greg Weaver 26 Jan

Being on the path to purchasing your first home is one of the most exciting and most rewarding moments in life! While people don’t always dream of the perfect mortgage, we do grow up thinking of a white picket fence and our dream home. Even if you imagined your dream home as a 6-bedroom mansion, […]

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