CMHC’s New Underwriting Criteria: What Changed and What it Means for Home Buyers
August 20th, 2020, Carolyn Cowe
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The Canadian Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) has implemented new underwriting criteria (eligibility requirements) to apply for homeowner transactional and portfolio mortgage insurance. Introduced earlier this summer, these new adjustments from CMHC come as a precaution while the COVID-19 pandemic continues to impact consumers in the real estate market and many other aspects of day-t ...
Things to remember when hiring an electrician
August 17th, 2020, Carolyn Cowe
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HOME IMPROVEMENT
Electrical wiring is your home’s nervous system, and while it may seem simple (either it works or it doesn’t), it is a complex network that requires special skill to manage. Here are some do’s and don’ts when hiring an electrician:
DO check if your project requires permits.
An expert will have specialized knowledge and experience in securing permits and approvals that ...