Budgeting for the Holidays

Be mindful with money this season! Along with holiday joy come holiday bills, to avoid a sleigh-size tab, plan ahead to save money and maximize the payoff. ORDER ONLINE Avoid getting stuck in the hustle and bustle of holiday shoppers by ordering gift...

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Nov 29, 2021
Renewing your mortgage

Did you know? Close to 70 percent of mortgages never make it to the end of their term! This means that, for a variety of reasons, homeowners are ending their mortgages early. However, that still leaves a solid 30 percent of home buyers who keep their...

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Nov 20, 2021
A quick guide to your best short-term financing options

Short-term financing – credit or loans that are designed to be paid off in a short period of time – can be a useful financial tool in a variety of different situations, such as: Bridge financing If you’re planning on moving and have found a new home...

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Nov 13, 2021
5 Tips for DIY Home Staging

Getting a home ready for sale or lease is a big job on its own. For some, the thought of staging your home may be overwhelming. Realtors may offer this service as part of their package, but if not, don’t worry, it’s easy to do it yourself with a litt...

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Nov 05, 2021
What is Title Insurance and Your Questions Answered

Title insurance can easily seem like another unnecessary add-on to the already complicated and costly process of buying a house, but nothing could be further from the truth. It can help speed up the process of closing on your new home, while protecti...

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Oct 28, 2021
Canadian Inflation Rate Rises Again

Today’s release of the September Consumer Price Index (CPI) for Canada showed year-over-year (y/y) inflation rising from 4.1% in August to 4.4%, its highest level since February 2003. Excluding gasoline, the CPI rose 3.5% y/y last month. The monthly...

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Oct 20, 2021
How to Sell Your Home Virtually

In the time of COVID, another obstacle has been added to the process of selling your home: being unable to have potential buyers physically visit your property. Even if you are able to invite people inside, the rules and restrictions can turn off pot...

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Oct 14, 2021
What Are My Options if the Bank Says No?

There’s Always an Alternative. When it comes down to getting approved for a mortgage, there are a lot of factors and not everyone will qualify. But many of you might be asking “what are my options if the bank says no?“ When conventional lenders (such...

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Oct 08, 2021
10 Mortgage Mistakes

Whether it is your first house or you’re moving to a new neighborhood, getting approved for a mortgage is exciting! However, even if you have been approved and are simply waiting to close, there are still some things to keep in mind to ensure your ef...

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Sep 27, 2021