Douglas Paterson
How To Buy Your First Home In Canada
Regardless of whether you’re buying an apartment, townhouse, rancher or two-story family house, there is nothing quite like your first home.
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Douglas Paterson
- Jan 1, 2022
- 4 min
What Type Of Home Is Best For You?
From a single-family dwelling to a townhouse to a modular home, the choices are seemingly endless. Read below to understand each option...
Douglas Paterson
- Dec 6, 2021
- 2 min
Time to go House Hunting!
Have you ever checked out an open house in the neighborhood, which you had no intention of buying? Or checking out listings online for...
Douglas Paterson
- Sep 17, 2021
- 2 min
What Does Your Credit Report Say About You?
Your credit rating affects all aspects of your financial activities.
Douglas Paterson
- Sep 8, 2021
- 0 min
September Newsletter - 5 Mortgage Approval Roadblocks You Should Know
your financing approval is based on the information the lender was provided at the time of the application. If there have been any changes..
Douglas Paterson
- Aug 22, 2021
- 4 min
The Importance of Using a Real Estate Agent When Buying a Pre-Build
Here are a few reasons why it’s important to use a real estate agent when buying a pre-build.
Douglas Paterson
- Aug 17, 2021
- 0 min
July Real-Estate Prices Across Canada
Home sales may slowed...but prices are still heading north! Chart below clearly shows the affordability issue basically all Ontario regions.
Douglas Paterson
- Aug 3, 2021
- 0 min
August News - Alternative Financing, What You To Know About Rentals and more....!
If you are purchasing a secondary property with the intention to rent, here are a few extra things to know:
Douglas Paterson
- Jul 20, 2021
- 3 min
Three Major Things To Consider When Buying a Home
It is well understood that buying a home is one of (or the) most significant financial investments a person will make in their life....
Douglas Paterson
- Jul 13, 2021
- 0 min
July 2021 Newsletter - Stress Test Rules, First-Time Buyer Mistakes to Avoid, Backyard Renovations!
As you may have heard, the Bank of Canada recently changed the stress test rules as of June 1, 2021. With these changes....
Douglas Paterson
- Jun 8, 2021
- 6 min
Living Outside The Box
Originally article posted May 4, 2021 by Dominion Lending Centres. Here For most Canadians, a home looks like a few different things. It...
Douglas Paterson
- May 2, 2021
- 3 min
How to Afford a Second Property in Retirement.
More and more Canadians are choosing to buy a second property in retirement. Reasons for doing this vary. Some want to reap the rewards of a
Douglas Paterson
- Apr 29, 2021
- 3 min
Five Common Myths About Credit Scores.
How are credit scores calculated? It is a complex answer which has common myths attached. We are going to help you get a better...
Douglas Paterson
- Apr 26, 2021
- 3 min
Think Your 'Mortgage Pre-approval’ Worthy?
Establish reasonable expectations ahead of time, here are some great ways to determine if you have a shot at being pre-approved..
Douglas Paterson
- Apr 18, 2021
- 14 min
Complete List Of Canadian Mortgage Terminology
While purchasing, refinancing or renewing a mortgage can be anything from exciting to scary, if you don't understand the language and...
Douglas Paterson
- Apr 10, 2021
- 4 min
More Important Mortgage Terminology
To help you understand the process and have confidence in your choices, I have put together some of the more common mortgage terminology you
Douglas Paterson
- Apr 6, 2021
- 3 min
Mortgages 101: Ten Need-to-know Mortgage Terms
When making the leap into borrowing large sums of money, it naturally makes goods sense to understand the language lenders use and how they
Douglas Paterson
- Mar 30, 2021
- 1 min
Fixed vs Variable Rate Mortgage In Canada. How to know which is better for you!
Rates fluctuate and hindsight is always 20/20. However their is one key element that is critical to making the best decision....
Douglas Paterson
- Mar 24, 2021
- 2 min
5 Ways That a Mortgage Can Benefit to Your Financial Future
Alongside having the comfort of their own home, there are many financial benefits associated with purchasing and owning your own home.
Douglas Paterson
- Nov 26, 2020
- 2 min
Thinking about Upsizing Your Home?
Life is always changing from your workplace to your fiends to your family, things are always changing. With these changes, you may start...
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