First Time Home Buyers Archives- Clinton Wilkins Mortgage Team

Pros and cons of buying a house with your spouse

The time has come to buy a house. Should you put your spouse on the mortgage or not? Clinton Wilkins maps out the pros and cons.

When buying your first home, you want to be sure to mind these details! Here are five of the most important things to keep in mind.

There is a big difference between mortgage brokers and your typical bank. Clinton Wilkins explains what those differences are.

Yes, you too can get a mortgage in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Clinton Wilkins Mortgage Team is here to answer your FAQ and show you how.

Industry expert estimates as to how much mortgages carrying costs are set to rise to vary, but all agree new buyers will be hit the hardest.

The mortgage process: How does it work? Why, it’s elementary, my dear Watson! We’ll start at the beginning, with budgeting.

Income is money coming in; an expense is money going out. Expenses include things like goods and services that we need and want.

Unfortunately, the old cliche that "closing costs will getcha" is all too alive and well in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Better to be prepared.

Straight up, no cream or sugar, a (great) mortgage broker is your ticket to getting the best available rates.