When buying a new home, you’ll want to check for red flags that could indicate future problems. Your inspection is critical to finding anything that might be hidden or overlooked by less diligent buyers. However, with new technologies and home design strategies being used more...
Should You Renovate or Relocate Your Home? What To Consider Before Making a Decision! Do you feel like your house has lost its charm and looks old and outdated? If so, it’s time to consider either renovating your home or finding a new place to live....
Tips to Prepare and Maintain your Patio for Winter Keeping your patio ready for the cooler months isn’t as simple as switching on the heater and adding a coat. In fact, with all the prep that goes into maintaining your outdoor space, you might question why...
When entering today’s red hot real estate market, it’s easy to feel excited by the prospect of how much your home will grow in value in ten, five or even just two years. We’ve all heard stories of people who have bought a home for...
It bears no need for repeating, but we’ll say it once again – Ottawa (and most of Canada) is experiencing the hottest ever real estate market in history. If you’re a property owner and are looking to move this year, there’s no better time to...
The term “rate hold” may be something you are familiar with if you have worked with us in the past. If not, it is a term that all prospective buyers should know! A rate hold is offered by the majority of lenders to clients who are...
Thinking of selling your home? Lucky for you, Ottawa is currently experiencing a resounding seller’s market, with the average price of homes sitting at a historical all-time high. To generate even more income from the sale of your property, why not consider some of the...
There’s no denying it – owning a home in today’s incredibly competitive real estate market can be daunting. From bidding wars to the highest property prices in history in Ottawa, it can seem like much more comfortable of a bet to rent. However, there are...
Property prices in Ottawa neighbourhoods have been on the rise for years, with the average price of home sitting at $677,197 at the time of writing. That is no small number, and one that can easily feel discouraging for a single person looking to buy...
Congratulations! You’ve found your dream home, have been pre-approved for your mortgage and have all the funds ready for your down payment. Buying a house is a moment many people dream of, and it is one of the most important milestones in many of our...
If you’re considering flipping a house, chances are you’ve watched a couple of HGTV episodes and figure the process is fairly straight forward. Buy a fixer-upper, give it some tender loving care and before you know it, you’ve made a sizeable chunk of change! While the...
Chances are, you’ve heard from countless people that owning a home is the best financial decision you can make. By investing in property, you’re accumulating net worth over time. By renting, you’re “throwing money out the window”. Although people will always need a place to live,...
Do you know exactly what kind of home you’d like, but are unable to find it on the market today? Or perhaps you just want to be the very first person to live in a house that’s been tailored to your specific preferences and tastes? Regardless...
News of the impending Pfizer vaccine has brought optimism to many Canadians, with a seemingly tangible solution to the COVID-19 pandemic in sight. While the fact that it’s been proven to be 90% effective in clinical trials is great news, it’s also left many of...
As the COVID-19 pandemic drags on, one trend that doesn’t seem to be tapering out anytime soon is the large number of city dwellers trading their urban properties for country living. With many of us still working from home, or having switched to remote work...
Due to the unprecedented amount of time people are now spending in their homes, the demand for larger homes has increased. People are selling their previous dream homes for new ones that can accommodate everything from online learning to at-home workouts to working from home....
The pandemic has had an incredible impact on many peoples biggest life decisions. From selling or buying homes, to delaying or changing wedding plans, to cancelling birthdays and reimagining retirement entirely - it is without a doubt that the impact of the pandemic on peoples...
People often contact us wondering just how they’ll be able to afford a home in today’s market. The good news? From a low down payment mortgage to using your Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) as a source of funds, buying a home has never been...
Being offered a better mortgage rate can seem very enticing at first glance. After all, who doesn’t love the idea of lower monthly payments – especially in an ongoing pandemic? However, that being said, breaking your current mortgage doesn’t come without its own set of...
For the third time since the pandemic began, the Bank of Canada has formally lowered the average mortgage stress test rate they base their calculations on to 4.79% - making it easier for potential home buyers to purchase property. Initially announced in 2017, the test was...
Choosing what kind of mortgage to get has historically been one of the trickiest decisions that an applicant can make. However, nowadays the difference between a fixed and variable mortgage is so apparent that the choice is becoming increasingly straightforward. With only 20 basis points or...
With Canadians and the Canadian economy facing an unprecedented level of uncertainty due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the Bank of Canada has reassured prospective homeowners that its interest rates will remain at a near historic low for several years to come. The Bank’s Governing Council...
Most Canadians spend over half of their monthly income on mortgage payments, which is far greater than the 30% figure that’s recommended to be financially sound. There are no two ways around it - buying a home is expensive, and saving up for a down...
What To Know About Re-Financing Your Mortgage Throughout COVID-19 The ongoing pandemic has thrown all of us for a loop, with many people either being temporarily laid off, having their salaries cut or being let go altogether. It’s a scary and unprecedented time that is leading...
As the time comes around for you to buy your first (or subsequent!) property, you’re likely looking at a few factors such as what kind of home you can afford, where you’d like to live and what the pros and cons are of the area...
Deciding on which home you’d like to buy is only the first step in the process – from there comes a LOT of paperwork and small transactions. There is quite a bit of coordination involved throughout these steps to ensure that the bigger picture comes...
As you navigate through the process of applying for a mortgage, you are going to encounter a multitude of steps, paperwork, and challenges along the way. Just when it seems like everything finally makes sense, boom – you come across a hidden charge, surprise component,...
Applying for your first mortgage can be a stressful time. You have got your sights set on your ideal first home, and the only thing that stands in the way of making it yours is the bank’s decision to approve your mortgage request. This can...
It’s a trend that’s becoming concerningly popular: Many homeowners are now opting to re-borrow all or part of what they have already paid off on their home mortgages in order to finance lifestyle purchases. While some people are extremely vigilant in managing the implications involved...
We believe that buying a home is one of life’s most memorable experiences. Everyone who works on the team at Capital Mortgages is here because we are passionate about helping people own their dream home! This week, we want to introduce you to the Partners...