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  New Home Owner? Keep Your Head Above Water

  Nobody fully prepares you for the realities of homeownership — especially when unexpected flooding strikes, leaving you with a drawn-out headache and damage to your investment. Luckily, there are easy ways to avoid common causes of water loss before they even start. Understand your washing machine hoses Washing machines transfer pressurized water through hoses at...

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  Making Homeownership Accessible for First-time Homebuyers

  What is Mortgage Default Insurance? For most Canadians, one of the hardest things about buying a home – especially their first home – is saving the necessary down payment. Depending on the location where you’re looking to purchase, prices may be rising faster than the savings are building up. And, as values rise, the dream...

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  Variable or Fixed, Which Rate is Best For You?

  Right now, you can save a lot more with a variable versus fixed rate. Based on True North Mortgage’s current rates (as of March 14, 2021), the below savings might seem a little shocking. But does that mean a variable rate is the right choice for you? Your rate type can have a big impact...

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  First-time Home Buyer: Q&A with Mike Holmes

  “It will cost you more to get it fixed and redone than if you had hired the right pro for the job in the first place. Trust me,” says Mike Holmes. What are your top tips for first-time buyers? a. This is the most significant purchase you will likely make, so invest wisely.  b. Do...

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