7 Jan 2015

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Resolution to buy a home this year? Read this

Did you make a New Year’s resolution to finally buy a home this year? Well, the good news is that mortgage rates are still historically low, and with oil affecting the economy right now, home prices are expected to drop in favour of buyers this year. If you want to buy a home this year, here’s 10 simple tips: Check your credit rating (and start repairing it if need be): more great advice on this can be found on my past blog posts. Start saving: whether this means opening a TFSA or various other account, look into this with your financial planner. Think about extra…

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27 Nov 2014

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What is home equity, how can you use it?

There are lots of benefits to homeownership, especially right now in Calgary’s market with rental prices skyrocketing, why…

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19 Nov 2014

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CAAMP Fall Mortgage Report: Highlights

Each year the Canadian Association of Accredited Mortgage Professionals (CAAMP) puts out an annual report on the mortgage…

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27 Aug 2014

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Adopt your mortgage? You heard right

The average consumer goes into a fixed-term mortgage thinking they will “set it and forget it”, but the…

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23 Jul 2014

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Behind on your mortgage? How to help...

Financial difficulty, whether short-term or long-term, can happen to anyone at any time. Your home is one of…

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14 May 2014

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The 5 Cs of mortgage borrowing

When it comes to approving you for a mortgage, your lender will look at many elements of you…

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7 May 2014

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How to Handle Your Credit With Care

Your credit is a very powerful tool for your financial future, and it’s especially important when it comes…

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2 Apr 2014

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How to Move Towards Mortgage Freedom

According to a new study released by Scotiabank, 37% of mortgage holders in Canada are less than 10…

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