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SEVEN REASONS TO BUY A HOME Some people don't need a reason to buy a home, they just want it.  That can be enough justification by itself.  Other people need some solid logic before they're ready to make the commitment.  The following reasons might help you to make a decision. PRIDE OF OWNERSHIP ...among the most popular reasons given by homebuyers is that they want a place they can call their own and decorate and improve it the way they want.  It is a place to feel safe and secure and a place for their family.  They can share it with their friends and enjoy living in it. ( https://snip.ly/5ie06d ) GOOD INVESTMENT ...Homeowners have a 80 times greater net worth than renters.  By investing in a home that appreciates over time, it contributes to an increasing equity.  The high loan to value mortgages that are available combined with the low mortgage rates also contribute to the investment through leverage which has been described as "using other...

With all of the headlines everywhere screaming about the super-high cost of buying a house & the record breaking prices in Toronto or the endless bidding wars or lack of listings , it is easy to get depressed or even simply give up on your dreams of owning a home here! Do NOT despair!  Here Samantha Brookes ( CEO of Mortgages of Canada ) discusses with CTV's Your Morning host, Anne-Marie Mediwake , some tips and ideas on what you can do to get back into the market! This originally appeared on CTV's YOUR MORNING with Anne-Marie Mediwake on 12 January 2017 : http://www.ctv.ca/YourMorning/Video/What-to-do-if-youre-priced-out-of-the-real-estate-market-vid1033803 More information about SAMANTHA BROOKES : Samantha Brookes is the CEO & Founder of Mortgages of Canada, one of the fastest growing and most reliable mortgage brokerages in the country. With more than 14 years of experience refinancing customer mortgages, consolidating home owner debt and p...