Homebuyer's School

Looking to buy a condo? Worried about condo fees rising? In this episode (part two of our series on condo fees - Listen to Episode 40 for Part One: What do condo fees cover?), I talk with Karen McDonald, Community Manager with Brookfield Residential, as we discuss risks of condo fees rising, how they are calculated and more...

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http://stories.brookfieldresidential.com/homebuyersschool/risk-of-condo-fees-increasing

Looking for the best/lowest mortgage rates? How do you compare between the banks in Canada? In this episode, I talk with Mujtaba Syed, Manager - Mobile Mortgage Specialist with TD Canada Trust, and we discuss what the rate differences are between the banks, how to find the best rates, and more...

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http://stories.brookfieldresidential.com/homebuyersschool/how-to-compare-mortgage-rates-between-the-banks-in-canada

Thinking about buying a condo or townhome? What are condo fees and what do they include? In this episode (part one of our two-part series on condo fees), I talk with Karen McDonald, Community Manager with Brookfield Residential, we discuss what do condo fees pay for, how often they are paid, what's a reserve fund and more...

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http://stories.brookfieldresidential.com/homebuyersschool/what-do-condo-fees-include

When choosing the type of mortgage, when would you pick open vs. closed? In this episode, I talk with Mujtaba Syed, Manager - Mobile Mortgage Specialists with TD Canada Trust, and discuss the differences between the two, how to pick between them and more...

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http://stories.brookfieldresidential.com/homebuyersschool/difference-between-open-vs.-closed-mortgage

Whether buying or selling a home, if you are planning to use a real estate agent how do you pick the right one? In this episode, I talk with Eddy D'Ambrosio, Realtor with Remax Elite, and we discuss steps for choosing a realtor and if (or when) you should change realtors if they aren't meeting your expectations. 

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http://stories.brookfieldresidential.com/homebuyersschool/how-to-choose-a-real-estate-agent-thats-right-for-you

Deciding whether to go with a fixed or variable rate mortgage with your next home purchase? In this episode, we talk with Mujtaba Syed Manager - Mobile Mortgage Specialist with TD Canada Trust, and discuss the difference between the two types and what the recommendation is for first time home buyers. 

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http://stories.brookfieldresidential.com/homebuyersschool/difference-between-a-variable-and-fixed-rate-mortgage-in-canada

Can your first home be an investment property? In this episode, we talk with Eddy D'Ambrosio, Realtor with Remax Realty, and discuss how your first home is an investment in the future and how it could be more profitable than renting. 

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http://stories.brookfieldresidential.com/homebuyersschool/should-my-first-home-be-an-investment-property

Wondering about the new Canadian mortgage rules and accompanying stress test for 2018? How does it impact your ability to buy a home? In this episode, I talk with Mujtaba Syed, Manager - Mobile Mortgage Specialist with TD Canada Trust, and review the new rules and explain what the stress test is.

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http://stories.brookfieldresidential.com/homebuyersschool/new-mortgage-rules-and-stress-test-in-canada

Found a home you really like but it's a bit of a fixer-upper? What are some things to consider before you make that purchase? In this episode, I talk with Eddy D'Ambrosio, Realtor with Remax Elite, and look at the pros and cons of buying a house that needs some renovations. We also look why you may want to hire a home inspector.

Prefer to read and take notes? See the transcript:

http://stories.brookfieldresidential.com/homebuyersschool/pros-and-cons-of-buying-a-fixer-upper-home

Wondering how any financial debts could affect your ability to get pre-approved for a mortgage? In this episode, we talk with Mujtaba Syed, Manager - Mobile Mortgage Specialists with TD Canada Trust, and look at the impact of financial debts on mortgage pre-approval, what an insured mortgage is and how to get one. 

Prefer to read and take notes? See the transcript:

http://stories.brookfieldresidential.com/homebuyersschool/how-to-get-approved-for-a-mortgage-with-student-loans