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10 things to know before buying your home

Marcus Bellamy · Certified Financial Educator (CFE) · Personal Finance Coach
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If you are renting your apartment or your house, you might be considering buying something of your own. This decision can not be taken lightly since it involves a lot of money and most of the time a mortgage.

Before even considering buying a house, there are some major information that you need to know in order to make the best decision possible, according to your budget and your criteria. You must evaluate your financial assets first, meet with several people that can advise you correctly and know what will be taken into consideration when asking for a mortgage.

Do you think that you really know everything there is to know before taking the plunge? Discover some basic and useful information that will help you making this decision

to know before buying a house

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Marcus Bellamy
Marcus Bellamy
Certified Financial Educator (CFE) · Personal Finance Coach
Marcus Bellamy is a Certified Financial Educator (CFE) with over 11 years of experience helping Canadians navigate short-term borrowing, debt management, and personal budgeting. He has coached more than 2,400 clients across Ontario, British Columbia, and Atlantic Canada, with a focus on practical strategies for people living paycheck to paycheck. Marcus began his career as a credit counsellor at a non-profit financial literacy organization before transitioning to independent coaching in 2016. His work has been cited in personal finance guides distributed through community credit unions across Canada. At Captain Cash, Marcus reviews and contributes content on responsible borrowing, loan repayment planning, and building financial resilience. All articles he authors are reviewed for factual accuracy against current Canadian lending regulations and APR disclosure standards.