2 Jun 2013

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Bank of Canada remains sidelined

As you know, all variable rate mortgages, lines of credit and/or student loans are all based on the Prime Rate and, as promised, here is an update from me on the recent Bank of Canada announcement on changes to their Overnight Rate which in most cases impacts your Prime Rate. At 10:00 am EST, Wednesday May 29th, 2013, the Bank of Canada again did what we expected them to do… they continued to maintain their overnight rate. What this means to you is that once again the prime rate on your mortgage, line of credit or student loan will not change and remains at 3.00%.…

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11 Dec 2013

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What to do if you’re behind on...

Your home is one of the biggest financial investments you’ll make, but sometimes financial difficulty can come your…

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13 May 2013

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City of Calgary considers a stop to the...

I came across an interesting article in the Calgary Herald today, “Home builders fret as Calgary considers constraints…

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22 Oct 2012

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Do Your Homework Before Getting a...

Why it pays to do your homework before you get a mortgage. Aside from being the biggest financial…

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22 Oct 2012

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Canadian Banks are Defrauding and...

Canada’s banking system has been the subject of international praise from economists grappling with global turmoil, but one…

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22 Oct 2012

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Our Best 10 Year Mortgage Strategy

My friend Nathan is a tax accountant and he is great at looking at things objectively. Last week…

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7 Apr 2013

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RBC Replaces Canadian Workers With...

Canada’s largest bank has laidoff 45 Canadian workers and will be replacing them with foreign workers. “Dozens of…

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25 Mar 2014

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Fraud Prevention Month: Internet Scams

The Competition Bureau recently reported that Internet and social media scams are ‘rampant’ in Canada, and since it’s…

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4 May 2016

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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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20 Apr 2016

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Alberta Budget 2016: Benefits for...

Late last week, the Alberta government announced their budget for 2016, and while there are varying opinions and…

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5 Apr 2016

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Credit missteps can ruin your chances...

When it comes time to apply for mortgages, your credit report is very important, but how often are…

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4 Jun 2014

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Yes you CAN get a mortgage if...

Entrepreneurs need not fret, you can still get a mortgage if you’re self-employed! If you’re self-employed, you may…

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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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