Changes coming to the First Time Home-buyers Incentive (FTHBI) in 2021
Since it was launched in 2019, the FTHBI has struggled to gain traction among first-time buyers. As of Sept. 30, 2020, the Canada...
2020 Show us your sparkle - Map & Voting links here
2020 4th Annual Denise & Nicolee Show us Your Sparkle Contest is now open for VOTING!!! Here is the map for sharing to check out all the...
2020 Show us Your Sparkle Contest coming soon
What 2020 can really use is some holiday cheer..... Our annual contest is back for its 4th year. If you live in Whitby, Ontario &...
Winter proofing your home
With the changing of the seasons, it can be a good time to take stock of your home and ensure you are ready for the colder weather....
How to enjoy a debt-free holiday
The holidays are coming up! As much as these celebrations bring us joy and harmony, they can also bring us stress. This is ...
Fixed vs. Variable
If you are new to the world of mortgages, you probably have a lot of questions - such as whether to choose a fixed-rate mortgage or...
Advantages of a Pre-Approval
Getting pre-approved can be a vital step to the home-buying process! But don’t confuse this with pre-qualification; you can get a...
What to Know BEFORE You Start House-Hunting
As exciting as it is to start your journey towards home ownership (or even up- and down-sizing), there are a few things you should...
GENWORTH MI CANADA INC. CONFIRMS THAT IT DOES NOT PLAN TO CHANGE ITS UNDERWRITING POLICY
TORONTO, June 8, 2020 /CNW/ - Genworth MI Canada Inc. (the "Company") (TSX: MIC) confirms that it has no plans to change its underwriting...
CMHC Reviews Underwriting Criteria
CMHC announced lending changes coming to buyers with less than 20% down as of July 1, 2020. If you have specific questions about your...