Six most common post-closing issues and how you can avoid them
There are few things that are more exciting than getting thekeys to your new home. What you typicallypicture as a happy and exciting moment, can quickly turn…
Status Certificates. What are they and why you should care.
If you are buying acondo, you will probably encounter the term “status certificate”. What exactly is a status certificate and whyis a status certificate important?Think of…
How Can I Protect My Home With a Will?
Prepared by Willful for DeededOwning a home is so exciting! You’ve likely been preparing for this purchase for a long time. You’ve just closed and you just…
Insurance: What you need to know when closing your home or mortgage
Whetheryou’re closing on a home or refinancing your mortgage, you are going to need tolook into various insurance products. Some of these are going to be…
Why skipping the home inspection can be a bad idea
Your heart is beatingfast. You just submitted an offer to buythe home of your dreams. You sign theoffer, and your agent submits it. Now…
Interim Occupancy – What is it and what you need to know
When you buy a pre-construction condo, it may takea few years before the building is ready and you get to move in. When it’s time to move…
The Ultimate Guide to Programs and Rebates for First-Time Home Buyers
There are many programs for first-time home buyers that can save you thousands and even help you with your downpayment…
How to scan documents like a pro, using your mobile phone
During the closing process, a variety of documents may be exchanged between you and several other parties such as your Lawyer, Realtor, Lender, or Mortgage Broker. Some of these documents…
Should You Consider Taking Advantage of the Home Buyers’ Plan (HBP)?
Areyou actively contributing to a Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)? Ifso, the Home Buyers’ Plan (HBP) can help you increase yourdown payment amount and purchase the home…
Title search. What is it and why do you need it.
Before we explain what a title search is, itis important to understand what title means. Title is a legal term that means registeredowner of a property…