For anyone wanting to purchase their first property, the process can seem more than a little daunting, and knowing who to turn to for help and advice, not to mention your mortgage, can be confusing.

The real estate market in Calgary has been incredibly busy up until now, and looks set to continue that way. With the ongoing health pandemic, Canadians have been forced to alter everything about their lives, and with lockdowns and curfews in place for many weeks, their priorities have shifted towards their homes, and making them as comfortable and livable as possible.

Buying a home, whether it’s your first, second, third or fourth can be an exciting time, but it’s easy to get carried away in your search for a dream home, without having a sound understanding of your financial constraints.

Predictions made by experts within the housing and mortgage market, suggest that housing activity in Canada will continue to be strong throughout 2021 and even into the following year, and it’s estimated that 701,000 homes will be sold through Canadian MLS systems this year.

We might be heading towards the halfway point of the year, but that doesn’t mean that you can’t reassess your financial goals and begin preparing to get a mortgage loan; not all resolutions have to be made on the 1st January! With this in mind, here are a few tips to help you better manage your finances and begin saving for a mortgage: