“I’ve failed over and over and over again in my life and that is why I succeed.” – Michael Jordan Success – many people strive for it, few people achieve it. Have you ever wondered what sets successful people apart from everyone else? You’re about to find out. What better way than to learn from […]

On August 1, 2014, I celebrated my second year as a homeowner. In August 2012, I purchased my dream home, a beautifully-renovated three bedroom bungalow in eastern Toronto for $425,000. Through hard-work and goal-setting, I’ve managed to pay off over half my mortgage in two short years. Toronto and Vancouver are considered the two hottest […]

With home prices heading into the stratosphere, many first-time homebuyers are turning to the bank of Mom and Dad for help. Those are the findings in a survey of the residential mortgage market that was done for the Canadian Association of Accredited Mortgage Professionals (CAAMP). Although the average down payment made on a first home […]

Everyone makes money mistakes – I’m no exception. With a net worth of over $500K before age 30, it’s hard to imagine I’ve made many money mistakes. Although my net worth may be impressive, I’m far from perfect. Before I began my journey towards financial independence, I made plenty of money mistakes. Those money mistakes […]

Being a first-time homebuyer can be overwhelming to say the least. Between house hunting and being pre-approved for a mortgage, it can be hard to find time to catch your breath. In August 2012, I became a first-time homebuyer when I purchase my dream home, a beautifully-renovated three bedroom bungalow in Toronto east. I was […]

Anyone who is serious about real estate investing should attend this event! I attended Scott McGillivray’s Wealth Tour event on October 26, 2014 in Mississauga, Ontario. Whether you’re looking to purchase your first investment property or you’re fourth or fifth, Scott offers invaluable information beginners and seasoned investors can benefit from. You probably know Scott […]

The following article is a guest post by Christopher Austin. Are you looking to make an investment and boost your monthly income, but you don’t know where to start? Many people are afraid to invest because they don’t want to lose their money. The truth is, there’s no such thing as a 100% secure investment; […]

I recently had the pleasure of chatting with Matt Burk, CEO of Fairway America, about the U.S. real estate market. A lot of investors make the assumption that buying a rental property is the only way to invest in U.S. real estate when there are so many other ways. Small balance real estate funds are […]

One of the biggest decisions you’ll face as a homeowner is surrounding your mortgage. Should I choose a fixed or variable rate mortgage? What term should I should? Should I pay weekly, biweekly, or monthly? Before you worry about those factors, it’s important to have at least a basic understanding of mortgage rates. There are […]