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Fixed or variable rate mortgages?

So, you’ve decided to buy a home, now what? Buying a house is usually the most expensive purchase in a person’s life, so it should be preceded with caution. Once you decide on the house and location, you must decide on a down payment amount and a mortgage rate that you can afford. A general rule of thumb is to put down 20 per cent of the house price so that you can reduce the amount of money you pay in interest; however, first time home buyers can put down as little as 5 per cent for a down payment if they so desire. When…

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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…

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19 Apr 2018

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Where to invest in real estate in 2018

Buying a home is a big investment, but how can you ensure that you are making a smart…

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8 Feb 2018

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What unmarried couples should know...

It is a growing trend that doesn’t seem to be a trend anymore — more and more unmarried…

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1 Feb 2018

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CREB 2018 Forecast: Social Media Recap

Yesterday, CREB hosted their annual forecast and tradeshow, shedding some light on what the housing market will bring…

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28 Dec 2017

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10 things you should do if you want to...

Will 2018 be the year you step into homeownership? Or perhaps you can finally afford that investment property?…

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12 Oct 2017

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Jeremy Nagel to be featured on new real...

We are excited to announce, that Jeremy Nagel will be featured on an upcoming television show, Homes and Lifestyles,…

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29 Jun 2017

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Albertans know how to get rich and stay...

Despite the downturn in our province, turns our Albertans are the most likely to become successful and financially…

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8 Jun 2017

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Why more mortgage consumers are working...

The CMHC recently released their 2017 Mortgage Consumer Survey results, which outline key trends about home buying and…

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5 May 2017

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One year later: how the wildfires are...

Albertans are currently reflecting on the wildfires that plagued so many people one year ago in our province.…

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1 Feb 2017

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Is Calgary Canada’s Affordability...

A recent Globe and Mail story is putting the attention on Calgary in a positive way, focusing on…

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4 Jan 2017

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New Year Resolutions: How to Buy a Home...

Did you make a New Year’s resolution to finally buy a home this year? Well, the good news…

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19 Oct 2016

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A breakdown of the mortgage changes in...

The mortgage industry has been abuzz this past month with major changes taking place and other notable news.…

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