How to Turn $150K Into a $200K Down Payment
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How to Turn $150K Into a $200K Down Payment: A Playbook for First-Time Buyers

ByStan S.

Buying a first home is a big financial milestone—and for many, it’s also a challenge to save enough for the down payment.  Rising home prices and borrowing costs have turned down payments into a serious financial challenge for many Canadians.  Fortunately, if you and your partner each have $75,000 saved, you’re already on the path…

Can’t Buy Alone
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Can’t Buy Alone: Why Today’s Homebuyers Are Leaning on Family to Enter the Market

ByStan S.

In today’s Canadian housing market, the dream of homeownership remains alive—but for a growing number of first-time buyers, that dream is only possible with a family safety net. According to the 2025 CMHC Mortgage Consumer Survey, more Canadians are entering the market for the first time, but they’re not doing it alone. From gifted down payments…