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The End of The Mortgage Pain Is On The Horizon

My Grandma always said, if you have nothing nice to say, don't say anything! So, here we are; it has been a couple of months since I sent a newsletter (I get stuck). Any updates I would have sent would...
Cherry Blossoms in Bloom, May Newsletter

May Day! May Day

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...
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Inflation, The Bank of Canada, and Rising Rates. YAWN!

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

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...

What really happened in 2020?? 

For those who are statistics minded. Find the Residential Mortgage Industry Report for 2020. Enjoy.  Download Report
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Who wants to be a mortgage broker??? I do, I do!

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...
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Which renovations add the most value to your home?

Are you looking to buy a fixer upper?  Or want to upgrade your existing home to improve your quality of life or accommodate a new way of living? If so, it’s worthwhile to understand which home renovations can help boost...
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Home sales hit record in 2020, Canadian Real Estate Association reports

I want to start by apologizing for the number of information emails you may have received from me lately. In our continued effort to offer a smooth process for my clients, I adopted a new system, and like anything new,...
Wrapping Your Head Around Mortgage Penalties

Wrapping Your Head Around Mortgage Penalties

You can scarcely go a week without hearing about mortgage rates in the news. There always seems to be something better out there! In the words of MoneySense magazine: “Being a homeowner with a mortgage can feel a bit like...
Mortgage Porting Explained

Mortgage Porting Explained

Porting your mortgage: The ability to move your existing mortgage to your new home. Why port your mortgage? The only reason to port your mortgage to your new home is to save paying the penalty. That's it. If you have a...