Green Mortgage Solutions

Ontario recently passed a groundbreaking Green Energy Act which outlines a strategy to improve conservation, increase renewable energy generation and create green jobs. The bill passed on May 14th by a vote of 59 in favour and 13 against, and will be effective immediately after it gets Royal Asse...

Putting in a deposit for a home that has not yet been built can certainly cause headaches. New constructions often seem to end up taking much longer than anticipated. In a recent edition of the Ottawa Citizen, Les Vandor answered a question posed by a couple who's condo finish date was pushed bac...

Buying your first home can be quite a challenge. This can be especially true for 20-somethings who may be fresh out of school and may lack the savings needed for a downpayment or the income needed to qualify for a big enough mortgage. Still, owning a home, as opposed to renting, is a much better ...

As we mentioned earlier this week, the resale housing market in Ottawa is staying strong. The Ottawa Citizen gave us more evidence of this with an article that talked about how homes are selling for as much as 15% over provincial assessments. MPAC - the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation, ...