Most Canadian Renters Want to Buy a Home

According to a study released this week by Altus Group Canada, 80% of Canadian renters under 50 would like to buy a home, so what’s holding them back? There’s a variety of reasons why those surveyed chose renting over homeownership: saving for a down payment, fears over qualifying for a mortgage or the belief that now is not the right time to buy. If you’re one of those renters who feels unable to step into homeownership, here’s some insight into how possible it is for you to stop renting. If you’re still renting because you’re saving for a down payment, that’s great. Have you consulted…