Shopping around for a mortgage is an important step in the process of buying a home in Canada. With so many different lenders offering a wide range of mortgage products and terms, it's important to take the time to compare your options in order to...
Buying a home for the first time can be an exciting and overwhelming experience. There are many factors to consider, from finding the right location and type of property to securing a mortgage and navigating the legal process. As a first-time home buyer in Canada,...
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...
The Debate: Live in the Suburbs or Live in the City? When it comes to the suburbs vs. city debate, the two are like night and day. The suburbs are typically quiet with wide streets and plenty of green space, while the city is busy with...
History 101: Ottawa - A Quick Guide to the History of Canada's Capital City From its humble beginnings as a frontier settlement to its role as the nation’s capital, Ottawa has come a long way. The city has grown from 10,000 residents in 1900 to well...
Tips for Local Buyers and Sellers. The Ottawa housing market can be a difficult one to navigate. With a mix of different types of economies and a range in house prices, it's important to know what you're getting into. It can be easy for buyers to...
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...
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...
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...
When you are preparing to purchase a new home, you will be introduced to plenty of new jargon related to your mortgage. Purchase Plus Improvement is one of the important ones - because understanding this term could end up saving you lots of money in...
Mortgage brokers are independent, trained professionals licensed to represent you and provide you with honest unbiased mortgage advice. Due to their experience and connections within the mortgage industry, mortgage brokers have the knowledge required to present a proposal for financing to lenders in the best...
Congratulations! You’ve decided to take the plunge into homeownership and purchase your first home. Now, you have all the excitement of house-hunting and finding your perfect home to look forward to! However, there are some bumps you may encounter along the way if you aren’t...
Your relationship with your mortgage broker does not just cover the purchasing of your first home. If you have a good relationship with your mortgage broker, it should exist for the entirety of your adult home-buying life. Purchasing a home can be an overwhelming and...
The mortgage world can be a tricky one to enter. As interest rates keep fluctuating and qualifying rules keep changing, you can be left feeling thoroughly confused and overwhelmed. Don’t worry! Our expert team of Capital Mortgages agents and brokers are here to help. Have...
There are a lots of different factors to consider when purchasing your first home, such as which neighbourhood to buy in, what type of home you can afford, and securing the right type of financing. It is easy to get swept up in the excitement...
It’s almost February, and you know what that means -- Valentine’s Day is just around the corner. Whether you like to shower your loved one with gifts or prefer a more low-key celebration, there are lots of romantic places in Ottawa to visit on this...
Buying your first home can be an overwhelming venture. If you are not financially-savvy, then terms such as ‘amortization period’ and ‘variable-rate mortgage’ may have you scratching your head in confusion. To help ease some of your worries, our expert team of brokers at Capital...
The beginning of every new year presents a blank page -- a fresh start which offers you the chance to begin the year on the best foot. If you hope to become more financially savvy in 2019, then take a look at these top financial...
It’s that time of year again! The holiday season is upon us. No doubt you have a long list of gifts to buy for all the important people in your life. If some of those people are new homeowners, they will likely be looking forward...
Every year, winter seems to last longer and longer in Ottawa, so the best thing you can do is make the most of it! There is lots of outdoor fun to be had in Ottawa during the winter months, whether you want to get active,...
Searching for a home can be an exciting but overwhelming task. To make things go as smoothly as possible when hunting for your dream home, consider getting pre-approved for a mortgage first. Mortgage pre-approval can save you time and hassle when you finally find the...
As we look forward to a wonderful Thanksgiving weekend in the beautiful city of Ottawa, we decided to put together a list of all the reasons we are thankful to be living in our Nation’s Capital. Ranked the best place to live in Canada by...
Last week a series of tornadoes touched down in the Ottawa/Gatineau region leaving destruction in their wake. Many residents suffered days without power, while others were left completely without shelter as the tornadoes caused irreparable damage to their homes. Our thoughts go out to those...
For many first-time homebuyers, purchasing a house can come with a range of complex emotions. It is not a decision to be taken lightly, least of all because it is one of the biggest financial decisions you will ever make. One of the best things...
There are a number of energy-saving methods and behaviours that can easily be implemented within your home environment. The benefits of these are twofold: they will save you money on utilities and will help to protect the environment. Whatever drives your decision to start reducing...