Joe Friesen Blog

Understanding First Time Mistakes Buying your first home is exciting. It is also emotional. I have seen many smart people make simple first time mistakes because they move too fast or listen to the wrong advice. The good news is that most first time mistakes can be avoided with the right plan and the right […]

Understanding Your Down Payment Options When families talk to me about buying a home, the first big question is usually about down payment options. Many people believe they need 20 percent down to buy a home. That is not always true. In Canada, you can often buy with as little as 5 percent down. The […]

If you’ve ever typed your address into Google or a real estate website and thought, “Wow, my house is worth that?” you’re not alone. Online home value estimates are everywhere, and while they’re convenient, they’re also one of the most misleading tools homeowners rely on when thinking about buying or selling. The truth is, those […]

A Question I Hear All the Time One of the most common questions people ask me is, “Joe, how much do we actually need to make to buy a home in Steinbach?” It’s a fair question, and it’s also one that causes a lot of stress; So let’s talk about it. Many families assume they […]