One of the smartest financial decisions when buying your first condo is to use a mortgage broker. It’s a free service that’s convenient and that’ll save you money in the long run. What Is a Mortgage Broker? Mortgage brokers are...

There are a few things you should know about condo down payments. While the process of buying a condo isn’t more complicated than for a traditional house, there are a some subtleties first-time condo buyers need to know. Decisions on...

If you’re thinking of buying a condo, you may be worried about your credit score. That magical number lenders will look at to determine if you’re worth lending money to.  If you read our advice for first-time condo-buyers, you may...

“If I had to live my life again, I’d make the same mistakes, only sooner” – Tallulah Bankhead. While this advice is relevant to daily life and growing as a person, home buying mistakes can have lifelong consequences. The average...

A condo purchase is a major financial decision.  Over the years, your home will be your largest source of equity.  That said, the value of a condo is vulnerable to fires, burglaries and other types of damages.  Condo insurance is...