There are many reasons people relocate. It might be starting a new job, a marriage, a divorce, just finishing college or simply wanting a change of scenery. With any long distance move also comes the added expense of transporting your personal belongings. This can run into a lot of extra money you might not have […]
Category: Housing
How to Save With Home Services
How long does it take you to scrub the floors? How much energy do you expend trying to fix the lawnmower? How much space are you losing by trying to store all your belongings in your garage? Though sustainability and healthy personal finance often require a bit of DIY, you might actually be putting yourself […]
Reinforcing Structural Stability of your Properties
“There is no one-size-fits-all solution to the challenges facing our cities or to the housing crisis, but the two issues need to be considered together. From an urban design and planning point of view, the well-connected open city is a powerful paradigm and an engine for integration and inclusivity.” –Richard Rogers. However, a well-planned city […]
Is Private Mortgage Insurance a Good Idea?
Private mortgage insurance, commonly referred to as PMI, is insurance which borrowers have to pay in case they cannot afford to pay a 20% down payment. As a borrower, it will cost $50 to $80 monthly. Mortgage insurance reimburses the lender if you default on your home loan. However, it can sometimes become a […]
Canada’s Economy and its Effect to the Real Estate Market
In a weekly poll conducted by Nanos Research Group, the respondents who believe that real estate prices will increase in the next six (6) months jumped to 39.4 %. This percentage is the highest in 18 months. On the other hand, respondents who believe that will be a decrease in real estate prices declined to […]
Remortgaging Your Home – Easier Than Ever?
For the majority of people, their home loan is their greatest financial responsibility. What’s more, streamlining the biggest debt can create a huge saving. When you choose to remortgage you are shifting from one home loan offer onto the next and will be paying off your old home loan with the new one, utilizing your […]