- August 14, 2019
- Donna Bubic
10 Benefits of Buying a Newly Constructed House
There are two options available when seeking a new home for your family. You can purchase a resale (meaning an older home that has already been lived in) or a new construction. While each choice pro
- July 24, 2019
- Donna Bubic
How Much House Can You Afford? Ask Yourself These Critical Questions to Find Out
It is the perennial question for every first-time homeowner. How much house can I afford? As with so many life-changing decisions, there is no one right answer to this common query, and the size of th
- July 10, 2019
- Donna Bubic
3 Simple Ways to Repair Your Credit
For many Canadians looking to purchase a home, bad credit scores stand in the way of getting a mortgage. Most lenders prefer your score to be 650 or higher. If they do allow for lower credit scores, i
- June 27, 2019
- Donna Bubic
First Time Home Buyers Guide: What Happens after Sending an Offer to Purchase
After sending the offer to purchase to the seller, there's nothing left to do but cross some fingers and hope for the best. Or is there? What happens now and when will the keys finally change hands? T
- June 12, 2019
- Donna Bubic
First Time Home Buyers Guide: What about Pre-Qualification, Pre-Approval, and Mortgage Commitment Letters?
Securing pre-qualification, pre-approval, and mortgage commitment letters can simplify the mortgage application process. These steps can also help home buyers avoid disaster. They don't need all three
- May 22, 2019
- Donna Bubic
Three Mistakes to Avoid as a First Time Homebuyer
Purchasing your first home is always an exciting life milestone. However, if you want to make a smooth and easy transition into home ownership, there are a few mistakes you should try to avoid along
- May 8, 2019
- Donna Bubic
Mortgage Mistakes - How to Avoid Getting in Over Your Head When Buying Your First Home
If you are tired of renting and ready to buy the home of your dreams, you need to plan carefully. The dream of home ownership is a wonderful thing, but without careful planning and a proactive approac
- April 24, 2019
- Donna Bubic
Four Tips to Sell Your Home in a Hurry
Selling your home can be a time-consuming process - a situation which is less than ideal if you want to move sooner rather than later. Luckily, though, there are a few things that you can do
- April 10, 2019
- Donna Bubic
Mortgage Questions for First-Time Buyers
While purchasing a home qualifies as the largest acquisition in many peoples' lives, it doesn't have to invoke anxiety. As long as you know what to expect, you'll be set to become a successful homeo
- March 27, 2019
- Donna Bubic
What to Look for in an Investment Property
Investing in real estate can be a great way to grow your wealth. However, in order to be a successful investor, you will need to identify the right properties to invest in. In particular, you will w