The only thing certain about life during the Coronavirus quarantine is that nothing is certain. Even if you’re lucky enough to still be employed, you might be working from home for the first time, trying to keep your family safe, and entertained 24/7, and wondering if life will ever return to normal – whatever that…
There seems to be nothing about COVID-19 that’s predictable. Not so long ago, we were hunkered down indoors, second-guessing even the thought of stepping outside. Today, we’re enjoying the summer weather, and spending time with friends and family. So how does this difficulty in predicting anything during the pandemic affect residential real estate and, more…
The CERB (Canada Emergency Response Benefit) program received lots of media coverage when it was introduced. But what many of us don’t know is the number of COVID-19-related government financial assistance programs that can help homeowners and homebuyers alike. CERB Just in case you’re not aware of it, the CERB program is designed to provide…
Can I Get A Mortgage Without A Job? As the COVID-19 crisis carries on, the extent to which it affects so many people in so many ways continues to amaze us all. While frontline healthcare professionals and others included in essential services may be overworked and stressed, others have lost their jobs and face an…
Of course, there are many serious concerns about everyone’s health and wellbeing right now. It doesn’t mean that those who are unaffected by the virus don’t face other challenges due to COVID-19. Many homeowners have lost their job or face reduced incomes, but they still must pay their mortgages. That can be very stressful in…
One of the main things that separates COVID-19 from other virus outbreaks is uncertainty. That’s why staying home and keeping yourself and your family safe are everyone’s absolute top priorities. Even with its serious health implications aside, the isolation and quarantining that COVID-19 forces us into, opens up all kinds of other uncertainties. What will…