Article from RE/MAX Western Canada Mistake #1. Not Getting Pre-Qualified for a Mortgage Before looking for your next home take the time to get pre-qualified by the bank or mortgage broker you choose. This can save you hours of searching for homes in the wrong price range or worse, purchasing a home and then finding […]
With another west coast winter approaching, and lots of water on it's way, it's important we double check drainage systems on our homes before the winter storms. You don’t have to be a geophysicist to know that puddles in the basement or a lake on the front lawn are signs of drainage problems. But many […]
New home or an older one? Older homes have characters and hold a traditional value that home buyers seek. There are many advantages to buying a brand new home, custom built for your family in a development like Oceanwest. Imagine bright, open interiors in a come designed for west coast living. A healthy, comfortable indoor […]
It's already August and summer is already half over. Most Canadians would say that our summers are too short, and they would be right! We have a little bit of a break of the wintery wonderland the rest of the country experiences here on the west coast. September is often a warm and sunny month […]
By Clarence Rockland Home is the one place where we create an environment that’s all our own. It’s where we establish traditions, mold our family’s values, and form our identity. But does it matter whether we own the home or not? It certainly does. Studies show that home ownership has a significant positive impact on […]
Canada's Economic Action Plan offers incentives for home ownership Buying your first home is one of the largest investments of your life. Canada’s Economic Action Plan introduces the First-Time Home Buyers’ (FTHB) Tax Credit and the expansion of the Home Buyers’ Plan (HBP) to provide you with additional benefits and help you realize your dream […]
13 Best DIY Budget Kitchen Projects By Jacquelyn McGilvray of the Do-It-Yourself Network Find affordable ideas and how-to instructions for adding style, function and pizzazz. Mix and Match Countertops: Not all surfaces have to be the same. Wood countertops are reasonably priced, easy to install and can add a ton of character. Replace a small […]
Deciding to buy your first home is one of the biggest financial decisions of your life! The Government of Canada has a few incentives in place that will makes things easier for you. Through the First Time Home Buyers (FTHB) Tax Credit and the expansion of the Home Buyers Plan (HBP) your dreams of becoming […]
Westcoast Homes & Design Magazine is a great resource for homeowners on Vancouver Island who are looking for some ideas for home design. On their website you'll find up to date details about Vancouver’s Real Estate Market from the latest innovation in new home development and local architecture partnered with creative design trends. Here are […]
These articles were posted by the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC). They provide research and resources for mortgage and housing related topics and offer advice and tips for consumers. This is a 5 article series on the process of becoming a home owner. All articles and media were taken from the CMHC website. Step […]
