As property prices continue to rise across Canada, the conversation around "how to climb the property ladder" has made a subtle shift to "how to get on the property ladder in the first place." Especially if you're single. Whereas before it was assumed anyone would qualify to buy a starter home (or condo), nowadays with increased housing prices and the government making it tougher to qualify for a mortgage through a financial stress test, becoming a homeowner isn't a walk in the park. Qualifying for a mortgage on a single income is becoming increasingly difficult.

Original Article Source Credits:  EdmontonJournal , https://edmontonjournal.com/

Article Written By:  Laura Severs

Original Article Posted on:  April 22, 2021

Link to Original Article:  https://edmontonjournal.com/special-sections/build-design-yeg/pandemic-means-new-home-buyers-are-tailoring-homes-to-their-perfect-fit

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Original Article Posted on:  April 23, 2021 

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Original Article Posted on:  Apr 23, 2021

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Original Article Source Credits:   Better Dwelling , https://betterdwelling.com/

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Original Article Posted on:  APRIL 5, 2021

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Original Article Source Credits: Canadian Mortgage Trends, https://www.canadianmortgagetrends.com/

Article Written By: Ross Taylor

Original Article Posted on: April 27, 2021

Link to Original Article: https://www.canadianmortgagetrends.com/2021/04/a-pre-approval-does-not-guarantee-a-mortgage-approval/

Original Article Source Credits:   Edmonton Journal , https://edmontonjournal.com/

Article Written By:  Ashley Joannou

Original Article Posted on:  April 5, 2021

Link to Original Article:  https://edmontonjournal.com/news/local-news/housing-numbers