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Mortgages​ & Homebuying

First Home Savings Account: How it can help you buy your first home

Wondering how the First Home Savings Account works? Let's break it down, and how to use it to save toward your first home.

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What mortgage calculator is best? Use ours to see what you can afford

Wondering what mortgage calculator is best to use? We might be biased, but we’d recommend ours. Try it now to test how much house you can afford.

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Home sweet home: Is buying right for you?

With younger Atlantic Canadians forging their own unique paths and ditching age-old traditions, now is the time to ask: Is owning always better than renting?

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Rate Increases 101

What do the recent interest rate increases mean for you and your wallet?

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To renovate or relocate? That is the question

If you're spending more time at home than usual, you may be wondering how to maximize the space you have or if you should find a bigger spot altogether.

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Real estate as a retirement plan

Having a plan for your money is key to your retirement.

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What your bank won’t tell you about how to get a mortgage

Finding the right mortgage can feel complicated and unclear, especially when there are things your bank may not be telling you about how to get a mortgage.

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Mortgage stress test: What it is, how it works, and how to ace it

Mortgage stress test spoiler alert: It’s not as stressful as it sounds. This article will help you learn how to ace it.

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Guide to homebuying: Your step-by-step process on how to buy a home

Wondering how to buy a home? Whether you’re window shopping or seriously house hunting, this info will help you get started.

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Consider this before buying your first home

A few things you should know about Canada's First-Time Home Buyer Incentive and what it means for you.

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Buying rural vs. urban

One of the upsides to living in Atlantic Canada is having the choice to live in either a vibrant city or town or a beautiful rural setting.

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How to save for a down payment when you’re drowning in student debt

The thing they don’t always tell you in school? That debt can stick around long after you’ve locked in your first paid gig.

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