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May Day! May Day
5 May 2022
May Day, May Day! No, not really. But Mother Nature could turn up the heat a little, burrr. Since the global financial crisis of 2008, we have been enjoying the high life; yes, yes, we have. Money has been...

Inflation, The Bank of Canada, and Rising Rates. YAWN!
27 January 2022
Happy New Year!! The first newsletter of the year should be filled with light and fluffy news, right? Wrong! Today, we will chat about inflation, the Bank of Canada, and rising rates. YAWN! Ok, there will be a Walter update...

Home Maintenance Checklist
6 November 2021
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...

Canada Housing Market: Slower Price Growth
31 October 2021
Just when you thought you heard enough about housing, here’s more. The housing market is now showing signs of returning to earth. The COVID-19 pandemic drove massive activity in the Canadian housing market. The drop in interest rates, combined...

What really happened in 2020??
31 October 2021
For those who are statistics minded. Find the Residential Mortgage Industry Report for 2020. Enjoy. Download Report

Who wants to be a mortgage broker??? I do, I do!
17 June 2021
One of the hardest things I have to do in my job is to explain why someone does not qualify for a mortgage. Why do I have to use a particular equation or can't use the income, or why will...

Benefits of Home Ownership
6 November 2020
There are several reasons that home ownership can offer advantages compared to renting: Wealth accumulation by paying down debt in the form of mortgage payments, whereas rent pays a landlord's mortgage down. Your credit rating improves when you own a...

How Much House Is Right For You?
6 November 2020
Before you get your heart set on the big Colonial on the hill, you need to pin down some rather important financial details. Only then, will you know if you can afford Willow Crest or if it makes more sense...