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Are You Ready for Home Ownership?

While most people know the main things they need to buy a home, such as stable employment and enough money for a down payment, there are a few other factors
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Build Financial Confidence

Sponsored Post by stnce - a Partner of Finance Hero and Dominion Lending Centres The blueprint for financial freedom needs rewriting, and we have an opportunity to completely rethink success
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What a Piggy Bank Just Won’t Do

You’ve reached a point in life where your job is going well, and you find yourself not only out of debt but with some room for savings. You might start
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Finding Your Financial Freedom

Many Canadians will spend their entire lives without proper financial education. With the help of Enriched Academy, an online financial education platform, Our House Magazine has collected some insight and
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Bought Your First Home? Here Are Some Tips for You

Buying a home is an exciting time in your life. It’s a monumental occasion, and you should celebrate and enjoy every moment of the experience. But at the same time,
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Your Credit Score: The Four C’s of Credit

Buying your first home is an incredible step in life, but it is not without its hurdles! One of which is demonstrating that you are creditworthy, which all comes down
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Downsizing Your Home

Moving to a larger house is not the only time that things can change with your home and mortgage. Sometimes there comes a point when owning a home becomes a
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Are E-Signatures Here to Stay?

The pandemic has changed the way we do business. Between home offices and ZOOM meetings, our daily engagements have felt a seismic shift. While some of these changes are temporary
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Title Insurance and Home Insurance – Do You Need Both?

It’s a common question and one that deserves a little context. Buying a home is an incredibly exciting event for any new homeowner, but with ownership of any property comes
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All About Reverse Mortgages

While there are many different mortgage options out there, there is one type of mortgage available for seniors: a reverse mortgage. This article will be your comprehensive guide to reverse
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Choosing Your Mortgage Broker

There is a little doubt that the biggest purchase of your life will be your home. When embarking on your homeownership journey, having the right support and information will make
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10 Mortgage Mistakes

Whether it is your first house or you’re moving to a new neighborhood, getting approved for a mortgage is exciting! However, even if you have been approved and are simply
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