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A guide to understanding leverage Most Canadian homeowners have used leverage to reach their financial goals quicker, however many don’t even know it. Mortgages are one of the most common ways...
A guide to understanding leverage Most Canadian homeowners have used leverage to reach their financial goals quicker, however many don’t even know it. Mortgages are one of the most common ways...
When it comes to saving for retirement, if you’re like most Canadians, you’re probably not thinking about your mortgage as bringing you closer to your financial goals. In reality, your home is...
Canada has long been a great market for real estate investors, and renting out a second property or even house hacking by renting out your basement has become common for those looking to start on the...
Perch CEO and Principal Broker Alex Leduc recently sat down for a chat with Hart Togman, the CEO of Rent Panda, for a discussion on reducing costs in rental properties. With interest rates rising...
How bond yields influence mortgage rates When discussing the mortgage market, you’ll often hear interest rates brought up alongside bond yields, especially in relation to fixed mortgage interest...
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In the “old days,” aka the pre-pandemic era before we got used to hopping on Zoom, Teams and Google Meet, you would need to physically go in-person to your real estate lawyer’s office. Whether...
Buying your first home is an exciting time, but it can also be a daunting process, especially if you’ve never gone through the process before. As a first-time home buyer in Canada, there are a lot...
Rising interest rates have put a strain on the Canadian housing market over the past year, and if you’ve got monthly mortgage payments to make there’s no doubt you’ve been feeling the pressure....
Buying your first home is an exciting, and possibly nerve wracking experience. One of the biggest financial decisions you’ll make in the process is getting
What is a Purchase Plus Improvements Mortgage? Finding your dream home is no small task, especially when homes are selling fast. Invariably some homeowners will
We sat down with our friends at Konfidis to discuss what you need to know about population and the housing market. Canada’s population grew more
You may have heard about the recent stories of Toronto homeowners having their houses mortgaged or sold off without them knowing about it. Homeowners are
There’s a hack for everything these days Buying a home in Canada is a massive investment, and for most people it’s the biggest purchase they’ll
“Am I supposed to change the furnace filters?” “Why can’t I leave my garbage at the curb a few days before pickup?” “Where am I
Subscribe to receive Perch’s monthly Canada interest forecast newsletter (once a month only!) You will receive an email after you submit this form to finalize
Here’s a checklist to see if you’re ready for homeownership Buying a home is a huge financial decision no matter your circumstances, so it’s worth
Canada’s foreign buyer ban explained You may have heard it in the news, but now it’s official. As of January 1st 2023, the foreign buyer
Wait a minute… variable rates are now higher than fixed rates? The Bank of Canada recently announced their first, and possibly the last, rate hike
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