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    Why Co Signing a Mortgage With Family Can Limit Your Future Options

    By Jamie DalgettyDecember 15, 2025

    This situation comes up more often than people realize, especially in high cost housing markets where buying alone feels impossible. A family member needs help qualifying.…

    When You Cannot Afford to Close on a Pre Construction Home: What Canadians Need to Know Before Calling an LIT

    By Jamie DalgettyDecember 10, 2025

    During the peak of the Covid housing boom, from early 2020 through early 2022, thousands of Canadians purchased pre construction homes and condos at aggressive prices.…

    Mortgage Affordability in Canada: What Can You Really Afford?

    By Jamie DalgettyDecember 8, 2025

    Mortgage affordability means something different to everyone. For some people, it is about stretching to buy in a specific neighbourhood. For others, it is about keeping…

    Should You Refinance Your Mortgage in Ontario?

    By Jamie DalgettyDecember 2, 2025

    Refinancing a mortgage can be an effective financial strategy for many Ontario homeowners. Whether you want to reduce your interest rate, consolidate debt, access home equity…

    Mortgage Discharge Fees in Ontario: A Breakdown for Homeowners

    By Jamie DalgettyDecember 2, 2025

    When a homeowner in Ontario finishes paying off a mortgage, refinances with a new lender or sells their property, the existing mortgage must be formally removed…

    Gifting Your Home to Your Kids in Ontario: What You Need to Know

    By Jamie DalgettyDecember 2, 2025

    For many Ontario parents, gifting a home to their children feels like a meaningful way to help the next generation gain financial stability. Rising home prices…

    Chattel Loans vs Mortgages in Canada: Key Differences and What Borrowers Need to Know

    By Jamie DalgettyDecember 2, 2025

    For Canadians exploring different types of home financing, one distinction is especially important to understand. Not all homes qualify for a traditional mortgage. In some cases,…

    Mobile Home Ownership in Canada: Pros and Cons

    By Jamie DalgettyDecember 2, 2025

    Mobile homes, sometimes referred to as manufactured homes or park model homes, have become increasingly visible across Canada as an alternative to traditional housing. With rising…

    Easy Ways to Winterize Your Home and Lower Your Utility Bills in Canada

    By Jamie DalgettyDecember 2, 2025

    Canadian winters can be beautiful, but they can also be expensive. As temperatures drop, heating systems work harder, drafts become more noticeable and energy bills rise…

    High Income Job Losses Are Cooling Housing Demand: What It Means for Canadians

    By Jamie DalgettyDecember 2, 2025

    Recent economic shifts have begun to reshape both the job market and the Canadian housing landscape. While Canada continues to see overall employment growth, the distribution…

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