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Minister of Finance Limits Mortgage Rules

While industry experts and housing reports have issued warning about household debt levels and the possibility of an impending housing bubble, Finance Minister, Jim Flaherty, stated that the federal government was making changes to make securing a mortgage more difficult. The rule tightening will require all borrowers to meet strict qualifications for a five-year fixed-rate […]


Purchasing a Home in Canada

The home buying process is different in every country. Some regions, gaining access to real estate is rather tricky, and other areas it can straightforward and trouble-free. Newcomers to Canada may find that both of these hold true, but having the right information and tools at their disposal can greatly facilitate the home buying process. […]