Like most millennials, you’re in the stage of life where you are moving on from being a student and into your professional career. You may also feel weighed down by student loans and high costs of living, especially if you reside in the city. You might also be ready to purchase your own home in the near future.  Like every other generation of home buyers, you share the same concerns of saving for a down payment and securing a mortgage at a good interest rate. However, millennials... [read more]

With the ups and downs of Mississauga's real estate market in the last year, many home buyers and sellers are confused about current conditions. Depending on who you speak to or what you read, there are varying opinions. Some will say that we are now in a seller’s market, while others will say that it’s a buyer’s market. Then there are those folks who are adamant that recent regulations have made it more balanced. Knowing where the real estate market stands can be... [read more]

Whether you are seriously looking for a new home or are casually cruising the open house circuit, seeing listings in person is a great way to assess the local market. It also allows you to experience every aspect of a home and property – from its quality and aesthetics to its feeling and functionality. And while looking at listings online is beneficial, real estate images and video don’t always paint an accurate picture of a house. There is also something to be said for seeing and... [read more]

In our last blog post, we discussed homeownership for singles and the many things one should keep in mind when buying a house on their own. But, what if you are partnered up with someone and ready to put your renting days behind you? We’re going to dive into this homeownership topic today. More and more Canadians are choosing to prioritize homeownership over other life events, such as marriage, as a way to get into the housing market. With interest rates in flux and rents high,... [read more]

Real estate terminology can be confusing, especially for first-time buyers. Many terms are used interchangeably – and sometimes incorrectly. The terms “down payment” and “deposit” are a great example. Although both require savings, they occur at different times in the real estate transaction and serve two different purposes. Deposit A deposit is money that you put down when securing a home to purchase. There is no set amount, but it shows that you are serious... [read more]