Seven Reasons to Buy a Home
James Altucher, who I highly respect, recently wrote an article for DailyFinance called Seven Reasons Not to Buy a Home. In this case, I think he is wrong, on all seven counts. Everybody should always consider buying a house. Owning a home can be the ‘American Dream,’ and it’s always been that way. Here’s why. [...]
Will anything change with new mortgage rules (in Ottawa)?
Well, new mortgage rules became effective last month and Ive had some time to reflect on them. I argue the rules themselves will do little cool the housing sector, especially in Ottawa over the next couple of years. This past Feburary, Jim Finance Flaherty announced new rules to protect mostly new homebuyers (not existing homeowners) [...]
Alternatives to Foreclosure: What Homeowners Need to Know
If like thousands of other homeowners in America, you’re at risk for losing your home, you need to educate yourself about what options there are to help you avoid foreclosure. To learn about ways to keep your home, read on…Speak with a Housing Counselor from HUDCertified, HUD-approved counseling agencies are located throughout the country, and [...]