6/13/2019 | Posted in Home Buyers by Marti Philp
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Three quarters of homebuyers in three of Canada's largest housing markets are not willing to take financial risks when buying a home, ... More

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  2/26/2019 | Posted in Mortgages and Real Estate by Marti Philp
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Ten per cent of Canadians no longer qualify for a mortgage with banks. ... More

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  9/20/2018 | Posted in Mortgages and Real Estate by Marti Philp
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With new mortgage rules and higher interest rates putting the squeeze on Canadian homebuyers, some have found a new approach: Get the parents (or grandparents) to bankroll your ... More

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  7/4/2018 | Posted in Home Buyers by Marti Philp
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There appears to be little relief in sight for Canadian homebuyers, especially first-time buyers, as affordability is likely to worsen. ... More

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  4/3/2018 | Posted in Home Buyers by Marti Philp
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The still-rising prices of homes in many Canadian markets are making homeownership increasingly unaffordable and mortgages harder to secure. ... More

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  10/20/2017 | Posted in Home Buyers by Marti Philp
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The newest set of mortgage restrictions announced by the OSFI will hit home buyers looking to upgrade to new properties the hardest, according to BMO financial group chief ... More

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  9/29/2017 | Posted in Home Buyers by Marti Philp
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Sixty percent of Canadian homebuyers would exceed their budget to buy a home with more than half willing to smash it by $50K! ... More

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  9/6/2017 | Posted in Home Buyers by Marti Philp
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Is upgrading your home a serious thought? This might be the perfect time to buy up in the GTA. ... More

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