9 Oct 2013

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Paying Off Your Mortgage Early

You’ve probably heard the stories before, a couple manages to pay off their mortgage years early. But is that really possible? An article in Money Sense Magazine outlines a specific situation where a couple paid off their 25-year mortgage 10 years earlier. Here’s the tips on how to do what they did: Improve your credit core – If you always pay off your debts on time, your credit score should be more than fine. But unexpected surprises could come up, even from one outstanding bill. A single infraction won’t get your mortgage denied, but it can jump your interest rate. Maximize your downpayment – putting…

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18 Sep 2013

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How to use your home’s equity

There are lots of benefits to homeownership, including of course building equity, and the freedom to use that…

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25 Sep 2013

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Simple advice for the credit-challenged

People can work hard to prepare for financial turmoil, but sometimes life just happens. When things get tougher…

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11 Sep 2013

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Highlights of the National Housing...

New data from the National Housing Survey has been released today, and in case you’re not interested in…

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28 Aug 2013

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Mortgage Insurance for Flood-Impacted...

CMHC (Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation) continues to provide mortgage insurance to Albertans, but what’s changed if you…

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21 Aug 2013

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Budgeting for Homeownership

Making the transition from renter to homeowner is a big decision, and while it can sometimes be a…

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14 Aug 2013

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Avoiding Mortgage Penalties

Rising interest rates are imminent, so many are rushing to lock down their current low rates (which is…

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31 Jul 2013

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Short on cash? 5 things you’re...

Summers can be taxing on the wallet, and some of you may be feeling the crunch for extra…

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8 Aug 2013

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With the rental market tightening, now...

With the rental market in Calgary tightening and costs going up, it could be good news for home…

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24 Jul 2013

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How to Avoid Mortgage Fraud

A recent post on the Canadian Real Estate Magazine website, states that according to some experts, mortgage fraud…

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11 Jul 2013

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Financial Advice for Flood Victims

The floods in Alberta took more than an emotional toll on victims, it took a financial one as…

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17 Jul 2013

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Making the Case for Mortgage Brokers

You may have seen the new REALTOR® television campaign, which pushes the point ‘why do we think if…

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4 Jul 2013

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Despite flood, June sets real estate...

Despite the tragic flooding in our city, and resulting market uncertainty, June was actually a record month for…

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