May Day! May Day
May Day, May Day! No, not really. But Mother Nature could turn up the heat a little, burrr.
Hello Spring: April Newsletter
Happy spring, friends; there is so much buzz in the financial news. Delayed budgets, more spending, higher rates, climbing inflation. Oil prices, carbon taxes. Are you sure you want to move?
Inflation, The Bank of Canada, and Rising Rates. YAWN!
Today, we will chat about inflation, the Bank of Canada, and rising rates. YAWN! Ok, there will be a Walter update as well.
Home Maintenance Checklist
I hope this email finds you well and ready to roll-up your sleeves. As a homeowner, you may find it challenging to keep track of the numerous maintenance tasks required to keep your home healthy and in tip-top shape. Trust me, I can relate to this – and I have a helpful resource to make…
Housing Market Reports & More
The economy is wonky. It has been wonky for a while, and with that, inflation is on the rise, causing speculation and concern. But will it continue to rise? Maybe? Who knows?
Canada Housing Market: Slower Price Growth
Just when you thought you heard enough about housing, here’s more.
What really happened in 2020??
For those who are statistics minded. Find the Residential Mortgage Industry Report for 2020.
Hello Pumpkin Spice
The leaves are turning, the kids are back in school, the thoughts of the pending holidays tinkering in the back of your head, or maybe it’s just me? I love this time of year, so fresh; the welcomed cooler air for sleeping and the changing colours, so stunning, even the pumpkin spice anything. September signals…
6 Ways for Homeowners to Build Wealth
1. Speed up your mortgage pay down. Change your mortgage payment from monthly to bi-weekly accelerated = this shaves 2.5 years of interest. Put “found” money such as a pay raise, a gift or inheritance towards your RSP and use the tax refund it generates to pay down your mortgage principal. WIN-WIN Increase your mortgage…