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10 steps to owning your dream home
Owning your dream home is a fulfilling milestone that can feel out of reach due to financial concerns and complex processes. This guide outlines 10 essential steps to simplify the journey to homeownership: 1. Visualize your dream home. 2. Assess your financial health. 3. Establish a budget. 4. Save for a down payment. 5. Get…
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Happy Holidays | Discover your path to homeownership with me today.
The middle of winter has long been a time of celebration around the world. Many peoples rejoiced during the winter solstice, when the worst of the winter was behind them, and they could look forward to longer days and extended hours of sunlight.Popular modern customs include gift-giving and the display of various holiday decorations.Here's wishing…
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ਜੇ ਤੁਸੀਂ ਆਪਣਾ ਮੋਰਟਗੇਜ ਕਾਂਟ੍ਰੈਕਟ ਤੋੜੋ ਤਾਂ ਕੀ ਹੁੰਦਾ ਹੈ
ਮੋਰਟਗੇਜ ਕਾਂਟ੍ਰੈਕਟ ਤੋੜਣ ਦਾ ਮਤਲਬ ਸਿਰਫ਼ ਭੁਗਤਾਨ ਰੋਕਣਾ ਨਹੀਂ, ਬਲਕਿ ਜੁਰਮਾਨੇ ਭਰਣੇ ਪੈਂਦੇ ਹਨ। ਖਰਚਾ ਮੋਰਟਗੇਜ ਦੀ ਕਿਸਮ 'ਤੇ ਨਿਰਭਰ ਕਰਦਾ ਹੈ: ਓਪਨ ਮੋਰਟਗੇਜ 'ਚ ਕੋਈ ਜੁਰਮਾਨਾ ਨਹੀਂ ਪਰ ਵਿਆਜ ਦਰ ਵੱਧ ਹੁੰਦੀ ਹੈ; ਕਲੋਜ਼ਡ ਮੋਰਟਗੇਜ 'ਚ ਵਿਆਜ ਦਰ ਘੱਟ ਪਰ ਪਹਿਲਾਂ ਭੁਗਤਾਨ ਕਰਨ 'ਤੇ ਜੁਰਮਾਨਾ ਲੱਗਦਾ ਹੈ। ਫਿਕਸਡ-ਰੇਟ ਮੋਰਟਗੇਜ 'ਚ ਜੁਰਮਾਨਾ ਤਿੰਨ ਮਹੀਨੇ ਦੀ…
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Steady Rates Until 2027: Buyers Eye Year-End Market? | Discover your path to homeownership with me today.
Slide 1 “BoC holds rates steady, signalling calm until 2027.” Slide 2 “Inflation stays on target, economy grows 2.6%, resilient despite U.S. tariffs.” Slide 3 “Home prices fell 3.2% in 2025, but modest 1.8% growth expected 2026.” Slide 4 “First-time buyers finally see improved affordability thanks to rate cuts and moderation.” Slide 5 “Stable rates,…
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Airdrie ranked 35th for average rent prices in major Canadian markets
Airdrie ranks 35th out of 60 Canadian rental markets, with an average rent of $2,026. One-bedroom rents dropped 7% to $1,418, and two-bedroom rents fell 2% to $1,777 year over year. Calgary's average rent is $1,888. Shared accommodation rents in major provinces declined 8.3% to $914. The lowest rents are in Lloydminster, Fort McMurray, and…
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Current Mortgage Rates In Alberta
Fixed mortgage rates in Alberta average around 3.8% at brokers and over 4% at major banks, with variable rates starting near 3.5%. The Bank of Canada is expected to hold its overnight rate at 2.25%, keeping variable rates stable. Fixed rates remain steady due to stable government bond yields. Borrowers can lower rates by improving…
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How Can Small Investors Enter Real Estate? | Discover your path to homeownership with me today.
Emerging Canadian fintech allows homeowners to access $50K or 17.5% of home equity. Home-equity sharing agreements provide cash without debt, ending upon sale or buyout, up to 25 years. Co-investing startups help buyers with 20% down payments, splitting future gains proportionally. Small investors can buy fractional property stakes starting at $500, building diversified real estate…
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ਕੈਨੇਡਾ ਵਿੱਚ ਪਹਿਲੀ ਵਾਰ ਘਰ ਖਰੀਦਣ ਵਾਲਿਆਂ ਲਈ ਮਾਰਗਦਰਸ਼ਨ
ਕੈਨੇਡਾ ਵਿੱਚ ਪਹਿਲੀ ਵਾਰ ਘਰ ਖਰੀਦਣ ਵਾਲਿਆਂ ਨੂੰ ਘੱਟ ਉਪਲਬਧਤਾ, ਸਖ਼ਤ ਮੋਰਟਗੇਜ ਨਿਯਮ ਅਤੇ ਉੱਚੀਆਂ ਕੀਮਤਾਂ ਵਰਗੀਆਂ ਚੁਣੌਤੀਆਂ ਦਾ ਸਾਹਮਣਾ ਕਰਨਾ ਪੈਂਦਾ ਹੈ। ਘਰ ਖਰੀਦਣ ਤੋਂ ਪਹਿਲਾਂ ਆਪਣੀ ਵਿੱਤੀ ਅਤੇ ਭਾਵਨਾਤਮਕ ਤਿਆਰੀ ਦਾ ਮੁਲਾਂਕਣ ਕਰਨਾ ਜ਼ਰੂਰੀ ਹੈ। ਵੱਖ-ਵੱਖ ਫੈਡਰਲ ਅਤੇ ਪ੍ਰਾਂਤੀ ਪ੍ਰੋਗਰਾਮ, ਜਿਵੇਂ ਕਿ ਟੈਕਸ ਕਰੈਡਿਟ, ਡਾਊਨ ਪੇਮੈਂਟ ਲੋਨ ਅਤੇ ਗ੍ਰਾਂਟ, ਮਦਦ ਲਈ ਉਪਲਬਧ ਹਨ।…
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How Portable Mortgages Actually Work | Discover your path to homeownership with me today.
Portable mortgages let homeowners transfer an existing low-rate loan to a newly purchased property. When upgrading to a pricier home, borrowers must cover cost differences with cash or higher-rate loans. The U.S. lacks portable mortgages due to long loan terms and reliance on mortgage-backed securities. Portability works abroad because shorter mortgage terms reduce risk of…
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How Does a Mortgage Work in Canada?
A mortgage is a loan for purchasing real estate, involving key components like loan amount, down payment, repayment period, interest rate, and mortgage term. The application process includes pre-qualification, pre-approval, and formal application, requiring financial documents. Approval depends on credit score, savings, income, and debt. Interest rates can be fixed or variable, affecting payment stability.…
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