28 Jan 2016

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Honesty is the best policy when you’re...

It’s no secret that Calgary’s economy isn’t at its best right now, and CMHC reported yesterday that Calgary’s housing market is sitting “imbalanced”. While the downturn has been beneficial for some, like those wanting to purchase real estate this year, a lack of income can be hard for others to cope with. “Low oil prices are impacting Alberta and Saskatchewan, weakening demographic and economic fundamentals such as migration, employment and income, which are in turn affecting housing markets,” CMHC said. [Financial Post] Financial difficulty, whether short-term or long-term, can happen to anyone at any time. Your home is one of the biggest financial investments you’ll…

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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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13 Jan 2016

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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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6 Jan 2016

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Trying to save money? Don’t be...

A lot of people are being tight with their money right now, saving in the wake of uncertainty…

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9 Dec 2015

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Does it make financial sense to...

It’s no secret, the economy in Alberta is taking a bit of a hit with the oil and…

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2 Dec 2015

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Good News for Home Buyers in Calgary

AA new home for Christmas? It’s good news for home buyers this week, as CREB is reporting Calgary’s…

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25 Nov 2015

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Can’t Make a Mortgage Payment?...

It’s no secret the economy is taking a toll on Albertans, even today two more major companies announced…

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25 Nov 2015

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What do First-Time Homebuyers Look Like...

CMHC released their annual First-Time Homebuyers Survey today, outlining the buying patterns and profiles of first-time homebuyers in…

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23 Oct 2015

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What the Liberal Win Means for...

Monday’s federal election in Canada was a historic one, with a very high voter turnout and a change—a…

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7 Oct 2015

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What new Canadians should know about...

Canada has welcomed, on average, 257,000 new Canadians as residents every year since 2006. In one of the…

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30 Sep 2015

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Important things to know if...

Over one-third (35 per cent) of first-time homebuyers in Canada are single, and even though many will partner…

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19 Aug 2015

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How to spot mortgage industry fraud red...

A lot of fraud and scams have had a presence in our city and the media lately, so…

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15 Jul 2015

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Why the Bank of Canada affects mortgage...

In case you missed all the buzz about it this morning, the Bank of Canada has cut their…

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