by Chris Costabile | Jan 27, 2021 | Buying a House, First-Time Home Buyers, For Sale By Owner, Mortgage rates, Selling a House
Despite quickly rising home prices and the uncertainty unleashed by the COVID-19 pandemic, a majority (80%) of Canadians still believe home ownership is a good investment. That’s from RBC’s latest Home Buying Sentiment Poll, which also found more than half (56%)...
by Chris Costabile | Jan 21, 2021 | Hamilton, Kitchener, Mortgage rates, Professional
When you get a mortgage with a lender, your contract is in effect for a specific period of time. This is called the mortgage term and it can range from a few months to five years or longer. You have to renew your mortgage at the end of each term unless you pay the...
by Chris Costabile | Jan 5, 2021 | #Justthetip, Brantford, Buying a House, Mortgage rates, Pandemic News, Real Estate Agent, Real Estate Listings
Why predictions of a quick resolution to the pandemic and an economic boom bringing rising mortgage rates are premature. Working closely with some of Southern Ontario’s top lenders means I am often provided some insight into mortgage rates. This...