Mortgages for Women

Now that February is over, all those tax-related documents have likely started arriving in your mailbox. Whether you’re socking them away to use at a later date, or hoping to put them to work this weekend, there are a number of housing-related deductions...

If you bought a home in 2015, you may or may not be aware that you’re eligible for a Federal tax refund this upcoming tax season. If you’d like to learn more about the First Time Homebuyers’ Tax Credit—including how to qualify—the Canada Revenue Agency...

If you’re an aspiring first-time buyer getting frustrated by how hot—and expensive—your market is, you’re not alone. Many young people are in your exact position. In fact, this professor at UBC actually did research on the plight first-time buyers face...

When shopping for a new home (and a new mortgage), it's best to work backwards-figure out how much you can afford to spend on your monthly mortgage payment and use that number to determine your ideal housing price point.
How do you come up with that monthly number? Well, one way is to go through your last three months' worth of bank statements, figure out what your spending habits are decide how much you could comfortably spend on housing. The other (quicker) option...