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A Basement Suite - How Much of a Mortgage Helper is it?

November 30, 2020 | Posted by: Doug Neufeld

Home buyers often question whether it will make a significant difference in their purchasing power if they buy a home with a basement suite. The answer that most mortgage professionals give, is ...

CMHC Further Tightens Mortgage Guidelines

June 5, 2020 | Posted by: Doug Neufeld

Breaking News – CMHC Announces Changes – July 1st You can read the official CMHC announcement here But here’s a quick summary of the changes effective July 1st: - &nb ...

Should You Spend the Full Mortgage Amount You're Approved For?

November 27, 2019 | Posted by:

Before you start shopping for a new home, you'll need to know exactly how much house you can afford. Otherwise, you could end up in a home that is way out of your budget. What you qualify for may not ...

Take Advantage of Low Interest Rates – Refinance Your Mortgage Today!

November 20, 2019 | Posted by:

Borrowers are loving the current record low interest rates, and homeowners stand to benefit even more. If you bought your home more than a few years ago, you could probably benefit from a refinance ...

Strategies to Dig Yourself Out of the Debt Hole

November 13, 2019 | Posted by:

Debt. It's something almost everyone will have at some point in their life. But what happens when your debt begins to get the better of you? What options are available? Some simple strategies can he ...

Why You Need an Emergency Fund And How to Get One

November 6, 2019 | Posted by:

Building an emergency fund is something most people know they should do but few actually get around to doing. A recent study found that nearly two-thirds of Americans did not have an emergency fund, a ...

The Benefits of Investing in Income Producing Properties

October 30, 2019 | Posted by:

Making money in any real estate venture is a difficult task, and many people don't have the skills (or the stomach) for flipping houses. An alternative to this intrinsically risky activity is to purch ...

4 Hidden Problems That Could Be Hurting Your Home Sale

October 23, 2019 | Posted by:

One of the biggest fears that home sellers have is that their property will end up on the real estate market for months on end. This is a nightmare for a number of reasons. First of all, having your h ...

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