2 Oct 2013

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Mortgage Types: The Breakdown

When searching for a home, choosing the right mortgage is a big part of the equation. Your mortgage broker can always walk you through your options, but really understanding what’s available to you can make things a little simpler. Here’s an easy definition of the mortgage types out there. Conventional and High-Ratio: A mortgage loan with less than 20% for a down payment, is considered high-ratio, and must be insured. A conventional mortgage loan has a down payment of 20% or more. Open and closed: Open mortgages allow flexibility to pay as much as you’d like at any time (ideal if you’re expecting large amount(s)…

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25 Sep 2013

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Simple advice for the credit-challenged

People can work hard to prepare for financial turmoil, but sometimes life just happens. When things get tougher…

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18 Sep 2013

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How to use your home’s equity

There are lots of benefits to homeownership, including of course building equity, and the freedom to use that…

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11 Sep 2013

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Highlights of the National Housing...

New data from the National Housing Survey has been released today, and in case you’re not interested in…

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4 Sep 2013

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The argument for opening up MLS

An interesting opinion piece in Real Estate Magazine, brought into light the battle going on between the Competition…

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4 Sep 2013

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Bank of Canada Rate Decision

Good morning, As you know, your variable rate mortgage, line of credit and/or student loans are all based…

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28 Aug 2013

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Mortgage Insurance for Flood-Impacted...

CMHC (Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation) continues to provide mortgage insurance to Albertans, but what’s changed if you…

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21 Aug 2013

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Budgeting for Homeownership

Making the transition from renter to homeowner is a big decision, and while it can sometimes be a…

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14 Aug 2013

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Avoiding Mortgage Penalties

Rising interest rates are imminent, so many are rushing to lock down their current low rates (which is…

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8 Aug 2013

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With the rental market tightening, now...

With the rental market in Calgary tightening and costs going up, it could be good news for home…

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31 Jul 2013

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Short on cash? 5 things you’re...

Summers can be taxing on the wallet, and some of you may be feeling the crunch for extra…

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24 Jul 2013

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How to Avoid Mortgage Fraud

A recent post on the Canadian Real Estate Magazine website, states that according to some experts, mortgage fraud…

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17 Jul 2013

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Making the Case for Mortgage Brokers

You may have seen the new REALTOR® television campaign, which pushes the point ‘why do we think if…

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