Being a discerning buyer usually means rejecting a lot of properties. This one doesn't have parking, this one has a bedroom that's just too tiny, and this one doesn't have in-suite laundry...   But while everyone must sift through a good number of unsuitable properties in order to find those few that meet all the necessary criteria, it's important not to throw the proverbial...Read More

Saving up for a down payment on your future home is tricky. You may not even know how much you need, and that can be very important if your goal is break into the market as quickly as possible.   For some buyers, the amount they need to put down can be as low as 5% for a home that costs as much as $500K.   That’s a mere $25K down payment.   And aren’t there other i...Read More