First Time Home Buyer Mistakes to Avoid

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Not Knowing What You Can Afford What the banks say you can afford, isn’t necessarily what you should spend on your first home. If you don’t already have a budget for your home hunt, now’s the time to start planning. The mortgage brokers at FamilyLending.ca recommend making a list of all of your monthly expenses (excluding rent, of course). Subtract … Read More

Steps For Home Buyers to Consider …

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    Step 1: Get Preapproved! The first step in the home buying process is to take a moment to get the preapproval from a lender of your choice. This can save you hours of searching for properties that do not suit your budget, or what are even more painful, purchasing a home then discovering you are not eligible for … Read More