by Julie Dugas | Sep 3, 2021 | Blog, Finance
Building a new property from the ground up is an exciting challenge as you get to customize your home based on your family’s specific wants and needs. The building process as well as construction financing is much different than the typical homeownership journey, so...
by Julie Dugas | May 21, 2021 | Blog, Economy, Finance, Homeownership
In today’s unconventional housing market, where inventory is low, coMortgage Preapproval doesn’t Guarantee Final Approvalmore important. In the face of multiple offers and fast-paced decisions, having a preapproval in hand provides better leverage with sellers,...
by Julie Dugas | May 7, 2021 | Announcements, Blog, Economy, Finance, Mortgage
Labelled one of the most widely anticipated and important budgets of our time, Budget 2021, delivered on April 19th, lived up to its promise. The first budget in over two years and first since the outbreak of the global pandemic, Budget 2021: A Recovery Plan for Jobs,...
by Julie Dugas | Apr 16, 2021 | Blog, Finance, Homeownership
Canadians are living longer and changing our society in significant ways. Expected to grow by 68% in the next 15 years, this surging demographic is heavily influenced by aging baby boomers, advances in modern medicine, healthier lifestyles, and an increased resilience...
by Julie Dugas | Apr 2, 2021 | Blog, Economy, Finance, Productivity
Life has become increasingly complicated. As we navigate rotating shutdowns, on-again/off-again restrictions and dramatic changes to our daily routines, the possibility of missing important dates and deadlines is very real, as one day can often roll into the next...
by Julie Dugas | Feb 19, 2021 | Blog, Finance, Homeownership
For many Ontarians, buying a new home represents a more suitable option than buying resale. The residential construction industry represents one of the largest sectors in the country, with the Canadian Home Builders’ Association reporting that 25% of all homes...