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Genworth launches new video series designed to help educate homebuyers
Posted by: editors note in First time home buyers, Genworth Financial advice on November 19th, 2009
Genworth Mortgage Insurance Company Canada (”Genworth Financial Canada”) introduces a new video series designed to educate homebuyers about the buying process and how to achieve homeownership sooner.
Canadians remain passionate about homeownership, Genworth
Posted by: editors note in First time home buyers, Genworth Financial advice, Real estate industry news on October 22nd, 2009
The desire for homeownership is alive and well in Canada, with many Canadians willing to go to great lengths for it. According to the Genworth Mortgage Insurance Company Canada (”Genworth Financial Canada”) First-Time Homebuyer’s Monitor released today, 68 per cent of renters said they would be willing to delay major purchases and more than half would give up vacations in order to own their own home.
Online tools help make sense of the homeownership process
Posted by: editors note in First time home buyers, Genworth Financial advice on August 6th, 2009
While they are often cause for celebration, planning a home purchase and a move are often cited as some of life’s most stressful events. Many other life moments have built-in backup to help you along the way: weddings have planners, and vacations offer itineraries and tour guides. It only makes sense, that something as important as a home purchase come with planners and checklists to keep us organized and in control every step of the way.
Is your income at risk? Your home doesn’t have to be
Posted by: editors note in Finance & insurance, First time home buyers, Genworth Financial advice, Mortgage questions, New Homes and Condos, Real estate industry news on August 6th, 2009
When life delivers an unexpected blow – like a serious illness, a marital separation or loss of employment – it can be difficult to stay on track. Sometimes, it can even put your ability to make your mortgage payments at serious risk.
Genworth study reveals there’s no place like home
Posted by: editors note in First time home buyers, Genworth Financial advice, Real estate industry news on June 24th, 2009
The housing market may have experienced some ups and downs this year, but the spirits of potential first-time homebuyers across Canada remain strong. According to Genworth Financial Canada’s First-Time Homebuyer’s Monitor released today, 84 per cent of those surveyed said that owning a home goes beyond its financial value and feel that homeownership pays off in more ways than one.