by Zohreh Fayaz | Aug 5, 2022 | Blog, Economy, Finance
As inflation soars to a 40-year high, and with interest rates expected to continue rising, many Canadians are feeling financially stretched. For those with a mortgage up for renewal, the prospect of dealing with higher mortgage payments is very real. That said, there...
by Zohreh Fayaz | Jun 3, 2022 | Blog, Economy, Finance, Homeownership
Over the past few years, house prices have seen staggering growth, rising significantly faster than average incomes and making the dream of homeownership increasingly difficult. Rising interest rates and relentless competition are also contributing to a sizzling...
by Zohreh Fayaz | May 6, 2022 | Blog, Finance, Mortgage
Rather than going it alone, you may want to consider hiring a property manager whose services can be indispensable. If, for instance, you aren’t inclined to dedicate your coveted free time to emergency requests, weekend repairs or filling vacancies, leave the details...
by Zohreh Fayaz | Mar 4, 2022 | Blog, Economy, Finance, Homeownership, Mortgage
When shopping for a mortgage, many people tend to focus exclusively on obtaining the lowest rate. This is due, in large part, to advertising messages indicating that this is the best action to take. Unquestionably, rate is an extremely important component of any...
by Zohreh Fayaz | Oct 1, 2021 | Blog, Finance, Homeownership, Mortgage
For most people, the pursuit of homeownership is a journey worth taking, but the requirements for making it to the finish line can prove difficult. This holds true during normal circumstances but, in the midst of a global pandemic, the process has become even more...
by Zohreh Fayaz | Sep 3, 2021 | Blog, Finance, Mortgage
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...