Blog tagged as First Home

Why Young Adults Should Start Saving Now — Even If It’s Just a Little

By Steve Chamberlain

When you're in your 20s, life feels like it's just getting started. You're graduating, starting your first job, moving into your own place, and maybe even planning your first big trip. With all that going on, saving money can feel like something you’ll “get to later.”


But here’s the truth: the earli...

19.05.25 10:24 AM - Comment(s)
A Fresh Start: Buying a Home in the Spring and Building Value for the Future

A Fresh Start: Buying a Home in the Spring and Building Value for the Future

By Steve Chamberlain

Spring in Canada is more than just a thaw—it's a time of new beginnings. And for many families, it's also the perfect season to take a big leap: buying a new home.


Recently, one local family made that leap. With the snow melting and the flowers blooming, they got the keys to their first house—a plac...

14.05.25 11:41 AM - Comment(s)
Fresh Start, Fresh Finances:

Fresh Start, Fresh Finances:

By Steve Chamberlain

Spring in Canada means longer days, warmer weather, and the satisfying feeling of starting fresh. While you’re swapping winter boots for sneakers and opening up the windows, it’s also a perfect time to give your finances a seasonal refresh.

Here are five smart money moves to help you reset, refocus,...

08.04.25 12:47 PM - Comment(s)
Why Talking to a Financial Advisor Should Be Your First Step to Homeownership

Why Talking to a Financial Advisor Should Be Your First Step to Homeownership

By Steve Chamberlain

Spring is here, and for many, it’s the season of fresh starts—moving out, moving up, and making smart financial moves to land your dream home. If you’re a first-time homebuyer, the excitement of home shopping can be thrilling. But before you start browsing listings or picking out paint colors, there...
18.03.25 10:18 AM - Comment(s)
How to use Tax Refund to Build a Financial Plan for the Future

How to use Tax Refund to Build a Financial Plan for the Future

By Steve Chamberlain

Using your tax refund to build a financial plan
05.03.25 10:09 AM - Comment(s)