1 Aug 2018

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Good news for self-employed homebuyers

Over the last five years, Canada has seen a steady increase of people who quit their nine-to-five jobs to start their own businesses. Besides not being able to guarantee a steady paycheque, there are many perks to being self-employed: you choose your own hours, work from home or location of your choosing, decide what product or service you want to offer, follow your passion. The number of individuals choosing this profession is increasing, but particularly in the self-employed incorporated sector with no paid help, according to Statistics Canada. This division of individuals are trying to make it all on their own, however, they do not…

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You’ve probably heard the stories before, a couple manages to pay off their mortgage years early. But is…

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Home affordability increases in Calgary

Many factors in the housing market are contributing to another slight drop in average house prices in Calgary,…

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16 Mar 2016

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It’s no secret that Calgary’s economy hasn’t been so kind to many, with layoffs and unemployment a continuing…

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10 Feb 2016

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The only time it makes sense to rent...

There’s uncertainty in the economy right now, yes. But, there really isn’t uncertainty if you’re a homebuyer right…

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4 Feb 2016

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Minimum Down Payments are Rising this...

On February 15th, the new minimum down payment comes into effect for homes $500,000 or more, making it…

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21 Jan 2016

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Shopping for a mortgage? Ask these...

At last week’s CREB Forecast, a look forward at Calgary’s real estate market was unveiled, and between all…

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Recap: CREB 2016 Forecast

Today CREB (Calgary Real Estate Board) held their annual forecast of the real estate market in Calgary. If…

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