Mike HidlebaughJul 153 min readHow Much Should I Be Saving for Down Payment?A down payment is money you pay up front to buy a house.In Canada you need a minimum 5% down.This is one of the most crucial steps to buying
Mike HidlebaughJun 243 min readEverything You Need To Know About The First Home Savings AccountThe FHSA is a ne account in Canada that is designed to help first time home buyers save for a down payment. Can contribute up to $8,000/year
Mike HidlebaughNov 10, 20202 min readTop 5 Questions I Get Asked as a Mortgage Associate!What is the minimum down payment required on a home? If you or a family member are going to live in the home all or part of the time, the...
Mike HidlebaughAug 5, 20202 min readTips For Saving For A Down PaymentAs housing prices increase, people are finding it more and more difficult to save for a down payment. And while it can be difficult to...
Mike HidlebaughJul 8, 20202 min readAll About Down Payment!When purchasing a home, whether you are a first time home buyer or you have purchased multiple homes, you are required to provide a down...
Mike HidlebaughApr 29, 20202 min readBridge FinancingBridge financing is not as common as other financing, but can be ideal for some buyers and in fact necessary. It is used when your new...
Mike HidlebaughApr 15, 20202 min readThe Importance of Home InspectionsWhy are home inspections so important? Home inspections can reveal defects and flaws that the property has. This allows the potential...