For many Canadians, buying a home can be a challenging and stressful experience fraught with worry. Indeed, a recent survey from Zillow and Ipsos found that 92% of Canadians see at least one barrier to home ownership, and two of the top concerns are related to the mortgage process. Canadians report feeling pressured by stricter
Lumber prices, labor shortages and growing regulations hold back construction
June 27, 2018 by
A staggering 90 percent of home builders say the affordability of new properties is being hampered by rising lumber prices.
Borrowers turn to non-banks for mortgages as traditional lenders shy away
March 2, 2017 by
Borrowers are ditching traditional banks in their droves in favor of financial institutions that do not offer savings or checking accounts.
Unintended Consequences – Could Obamacare Lead To A Shift Away From Home Ownership?
November 6, 2012 by
I was at a local big-name grocery store just the other day. As I was checking out, the cashier and I were trading the usual small talk, when she suddenly volunteered the news that every single store employee had been told that their working hours would be cut back from full-time to part-time
Residents Face Foreclosure From Homeowner Associations
July 12, 2011 by
Inlet House, a condo complex in Fort Pierce, Florida, was once the kind of place sought after by the over fifty five’s. Everything is within easy walking distance, and it was ideal for anyone on a fixed income. Unfortunately times have changed, and the complex is falling into a state of disrepair. Condos which were
