Danny Papadopoulos's (homebasetoronto) Blog

It is often the case that politicians will clamor to take credit for new transportation improvements such as the opening of a new subway. Though certain figures and political  parties will surely benefit from having better access to cheaper and easier transportation, no one could be happier than ...

There is no such thing as cheap home repair or home renovation. Even if you’re the absolute best when it comes to seeking bargain deals, the cost is bound to be more than what most people can freely spend. There will be materials, labour, plus some other extra costs that are bound to be a part of...

A lot of homeowners these days are finding out that they can use their home equity to apply for a homeowner’s loan. It can sound quite simple at first glance but getting a homeowner’s loan can have some confusing steps that can cost you both time and money if you make some mistakes at any point o...

Can you really turn your home equity into cash? This is a popular question that has been getting a lot of attention recently as more Canadians are becoming aware of the benefits of using their home equity as a source of cash in times of need. The short answer is yes. This can truly be done and ap...

A husband and wife team who taught Canadian courses for the now defunct Trump University was found to have been involved in a lot of dubious activities via a joint investigation conducted by Haywood Hunt & Associates Toronto Office and The Canadian Press.The couple, Dave Ravindra and Rita Bahadur...

Getting a home equity loan is a great financing solution for a lot of people but what does it really mean? What is meant by borrowing against home equity in Canada? Is this something that sounds like a smart decision at this time?What Is Home Equity?Do you know that if you’re a homeowner in Canad...

Because buying a home is oftentimes one of the most expensive purchases any homeowner can make, it should also be thought of as one of the biggest investments that should be nurtured and grown as part of your financial planning for your future. This can be done by building one’s home equity and m...

Canadians are finding more ways to use their home equity in 2021 and applying to get a second mortgage is no longer perceived as just something that people do when they are struggling financially. In fact, the best time to get a home equity loan is when you are financially sound, because that is ...

It can be alarming for many that approximately 1 in every 10 Canadians have no qualms about admitting that they find nothing wrong about committing mortgage fraud according to the latest survey by Equifax. In the recently shared survey, Equifax confirmed that credit fraud may be more rampant than...

Improving your home’s value is something you should always have in the back of your mind when you’re a homeowner. Better home value means you will have an easier time selling when you decide it is time to let go. It also means increasing your home equity so that you can tap into a home equity loa...