Andrew WellsinPinch FinancialMarket Volatility and Your Down PaymentBeing a first-time homebuyer in a hot real estate market like the GTA is stressful. In Toronto, the average sale price of a home is almost…Mar 4, 2020Mar 4, 2020
Andrew WellsinPinch FinancialBuy the Location, Not the HouseKaren and Stephen are newlyweds who have found themselves working the most stressful second jobs of their young lives — searching the…Jun 18, 2019Jun 18, 2019
Andrew WellsinPinch FinancialThe Case for Buying Your First Home Pt. 2🌱Homes Grow Equity🌱May 3, 2019May 3, 2019
Andrew WellsinPinch FinancialThe Case for Buying Your First Home Pt. 1If renting a home is all about flexibility, then owning a home is just the opposite: it’s about planting a flag in the ground, and setting…Apr 11, 2019Apr 11, 2019
Andrew WellsinPinch FinancialRenting > Buying? The Case for Renting pt. 2Last week we told you the first few reasons renting may be a better choice for you than owning. You can read that piece here. Today we…Feb 13, 2019Feb 13, 2019
Andrew WellsinPinch FinancialShould You Rent or Buy? The Case for Renting pt. 1There are distinct advantages to both renting and buying property: one choice isn’t inherently better than the other. It all depends on…Jan 21, 2019Jan 21, 2019
Andrew WellsinPinch FinancialWhat Exactly is Tenant Insurance? (And Why Do You Need It?)Before becoming a homeowner with a mortgage, most Canadians will rent for a number of years while they build their net worth and as a…Nov 16, 2018Nov 16, 2018
Andrew WellsinPinch FinancialInsurance 101: A Beginner’s GuideThere are few purchases and decisions that are as stressful and important as choosing your home and auto insurance. At Pinch, we have made…Oct 4, 2018Oct 4, 2018
Andrew WellsinPinch FinancialThe Five C’s of Credit: CollateralIn today’s post I tackle the fifth and final C of Credit: Collateral. If you haven’t had a chance to read the first four posts make sure…Sep 29, 2018Sep 29, 2018
Andrew WellsinPinch FinancialBest Practices for Building Good CreditHopefully you have had a chance to read our latest series on the best way to qualify for a mortgage, as promised in my last post, here is a…Sep 29, 2018Sep 29, 2018