2 Jun 2016

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First-time buyers, I’m talking to you

The latest statistics released by CREB, show that Calgary is still in a buyer’s market. What does this mean? It means that inventory is high, prices are low, translating to more options for home buyers at lower-than-average rates. This makes for excellent conditions for people who want to step into real estate ownership for the first time. So if this sounds like you, here’s the major three things to prepare for: Determine your down payment, and where it’s coming from. Do you have 5%, 10%, 20%? Are the funds in a savings account or in an investment of sorts? There are a lot of ways to find…

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2 Jan 2013

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5 Ways to Eliminate Your Debt

Good Debt vs. Bad Debt – What’s the Difference? More and more Canadian consumers are getting swallowed up…

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11 May 2016

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Affected by the Alberta wildfires?...

As the devastation from the wildfires in Fort McMurray and surrounding areas continues to affect thousands of Albertans,…

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19 Mar 2014

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New Finance Minister: Who is Joe Oliver?

Prime Minister Stephen Harper made it official this morning, and swore in Joe Oliver as the new Finance…

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12 Mar 2014

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Outsmart Mortgage Fraudsters

Because March is Fraud Prevention Month, now is the time to educate yourself on mortgage fraud, and the…

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6 Feb 2014

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Fixed Mortgages: Your Rights &...

One of the best ways to avoid mortgage fraud (or any type of fraud), is to ensure you…

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27 Nov 2013

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CAAMP Mortgage Forum Tweets

The largest mortgage industry conference in Canada just wrapped up—CAAMP Mortgage Forum in Toronto. A lot of us…

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5 Mar 2014

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March is Fraud Education Month

March is Fraud Education Month in Canada, and it’s the perfect time to get educated on what mortgage…

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26 Feb 2014

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Tackling debt? Start small

Debt. That word has such a negative connotation to it, and most people probably just feel overwhelmed by…

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19 Feb 2014

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5 (Surprising) Ways to Improve Your...

Looking to get your credit in shape before the spring market hits? Here’s some (surprising) ways to imrove…

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20 Nov 2013

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State of the Residential Mortgage Market

Earlier this week, CAAMP (Canadian Association of Accredited Mortgage Professionals) released thier annual State of the Residential Mortgage…

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12 Feb 2014

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Federal Budget: How it Affects Mortgages

The federal budget was released yesterday, and it brings with it some changes to the mortgage industry. Here’s…

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6 Nov 2013

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Financial Literacy Month: Understanding...

November is Financial Literacy Month in Canada, so all month long my blog will be featuring tips and…

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