Expanding eligibility for 30 year mortgage amortizations for all first-time homebuyers and all buyers of new builds Definition of a first-time homebuyer, a borrower must meet one of the following criteria: Definition of a newly constructed home Increasing the $1 million price cap for insured mortgages to $1.5 million The downpayment requirements for the loan […]
My home selling journey during COVID-19
I had to put my home on the market during the first COVID-19 lockdown – almost exactly 4 years ago on April 5, 2020. I had purchased a new construction home in 2019 that was going to be ready in June 2020. Despite lockdowns, social distancing, school closures, only essential businesses being open, masking and […]
Evolution of Women’s Home Ownership in Canada
Legal changes and societal attitudes have shaped women’s property ownership rights over time. The history of women’s property ownership rights in Canada is a story of evolving legal frameworks and changing societal attitudes. Throughout the 19th century, women’s ability to own property was often tied to their marital status, with married women having limited rights […]
I won the Most Improved Agent award for 2023.
The annual Kingston Mortgage Solutions holiday party was held December 1, 2023. It was great to celebrate together with my fellow agents and lender partners after an interesting year in the mortgage industry. I won the “Most Improved Agent” award for 2023. Thanks to David, Janet, and the Kingston Mortgage Solutions team because I would […]