• What Is the Best Month to Buy a House in Calgary?,Jay Patel

    What Is the Best Month to Buy a House in Calgary?

    There is no single best month to buy a house in Calgary — but the seasonal patterns are consistent: spring (March–June) brings the most listings and the most choice, winter (December–February) brings the fewest listings but the most negotiating room, and fall sits in between. In a balanced market li

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  • How Much House Can I Afford on a $100K Salary in Calgary?,Jay Patel

    How Much House Can I Afford on a $100K Salary in Calgary?

    On a $100,000 gross salary in Calgary, you can afford roughly a $500,000 home with 20% down — here is the math, clearly labelled as an illustration. $100,000 gross is about $8,333 a month; lenders like housing costs at roughly 32% of gross income, which gives a $2,667/month housing budget. After abo

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  • What Credit Score Do You Need to Buy a House in Canada?,Jay Patel

    What Credit Score Do You Need to Buy a House in Canada?

    A credit score of 600 is the minimum for a CMHC-insured high-ratio mortgage in Canada; a score of 680 or higher is generally needed for the best rates on uninsured mortgages from A-lenders. Borrowers in the 550–679 range can still buy through B-lenders, typically at 0.5–2% above prime rates, while p

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