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  • Can Renos Offset Falling Home Prices? - We all love a good ol’ home renovation show or a DIY project we come across. But when you’re serious about renovating your home, there are many things to think about. Will the decor choices I make stay in style? Will renovations help your home sell in the future? Can you afford it? Renovations to ...
  • Mortgage Amortization – Should You Go Long Or Short? - Wouldn’t it be nice to not have a need for a mortgage? Unless you’re selling your home and downsizing and moving to a lower-cost area, this reality may not be possible. So, if that’s the case, and you DO need a mortgage, the question you might have is “Should you go for a longer mortgage ...
  • What Is An Equity Take-Out Mortgage? - If you’re like many Canadian homeowners at the moment, you’re likely looking for different ways to increase your monthly cash flow and how to pay down your debts. Maybe you want to finish paying off your existing mortgage, you want to move into a larger home, or you just want to feel a little more ...
  • Investing in a Tontine To Pay For A House - There are many non-traditional ways to save money for a house other than budgeting, using government funding or inheritance money. Have you considered using a tontine to help pay for a new home? Working with a reputable financial advisor is the best way to invest your money if you are thinking of exploring tontine options. ...
  • What Is An Alternative Mortgage Lender? - When you’ve decided to buy a new home, whether you’re making the transition from being a renter to becoming a homeowner or you’re leaping into home ownership moving out from under your parent’s roof… The most important part of the process isn’t finding the right house to buy… It’s securing the financing you need to ...
  • How To Use Your RRSPs To Save For Your Down Payment - A 20% down payment on a million-dollar home seems like a lot, right? Not many of us have $200,000 in our pockets ready to hand over. However, there are many ways to save up for a down payment of that amount, including contributing regularly to a tax-free savings account (TFSA), looking into the equity of ...
  • Should You Refinance Your Mortgage Or Keep Your Sub-2% Mortgage Rate? - By now, I’m sure you’ve heard that interest rates have increased all around, whether it’s on your mortgage or other existing loans But, I want to assure you, now is not the time to stress; there are many options available to you when it comes to your mortgage. As an experienced mortgage broker and financial ...
  • How To Finance Home Renovations That Give A Good Return On The Investment - Staring at that old kitchen counter from the 1990s that you wish you could change? Or wishing your basement could be turned into the entertainment center it deserves? Your dreams of home renovations may not be as far out of reach as you think. Having a mortgage is like holding an investment account. Your home ...
  • How The International Home Buying Restrictions Are Helping Canadians Buy Homes - Purchasing a home in Canada has become increasingly difficult with changing mortgage rules, the tightening of the stress test, and the impact of inflation over the last few years. In months past we have seen incredible competition for homes and bidding wars were commonplace which drove prices up. However, with all the changes made to ...
  • What You Need To Know About Buying A House In 2023 - The past few years have been crazy in the world of real estate. Now that we’re approaching the spring market of 2023, and everything is back to normal since the COVID-19 pandemic, you will notice a slight change in market conditions. If you’re looking to buy a home in 2023, use this as your guide ...
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