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by Jeremy
With rate changes, economic factors south of the border and natural disasters boosting home sales in Calgary, 2013 was a big year for mortgage headlines and news. Let’s take a look back at some of the biggest news and statistics from last year. Statistics from 2013 2/3 of first-time homebuyers are under the age of 35 (CMHC) 65% of first-time homebuyers make $90,000 or less per year (CMHC) 76% of Canadians are confident with the size of their mortgage (CAAMP) 71% of Canadians think real estate will remain stable or grow over next 5 years (CAAMP) 40% of new mortgages this year came through a…
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The Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) recently released figures that give us an idea of what the…
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The largest mortgage industry conference in Canada just wrapped up—CAAMP Mortgage Forum in Toronto. A lot of us…
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Earlier this week, CAAMP (Canadian Association of Accredited Mortgage Professionals) released thier annual State of the Residential Mortgage…
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Since November is Financial Literacy Month in Canada, it’s a great opportunity to understand a bit more about…
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November is Financial Literacy Month in Canada, so all month long my blog will be featuring tips and…
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Whether you’re a first-time buyer or empty-nester, being properly prepared for your mortgage application will ensure the process…
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As you know, your variable rate mortgage, line of credit and/or student loans are all based on the…
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Calgary’s home sales and prices are already outpacing the forecast for this season, which is leaving homebuyers with…
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