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New Study Finds Money Makes Canadian Women Happy!!

Now that I have your attention, you may have heard that interest rates have dropped as have gas prices... what will we do with all the extra money we have?
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Mortgage Rates 2020

The British Columbia Real Estate Association (BCREA) believes there will be no change in mortgage rates in 2020 and a modest increase in the economy.
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Is Real Estate Still a Good Investment for Canadians?

Real estate investment has once again become a hot topic around many water coolers and dinner tables
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Big Banks at Risk??

I just read the 3rd quarter bank earnings report and was surprised by how little risk the 6 largest banks in Canada are actually taking.
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Home Ownership and Mortgages

With record low interest rates, we should have had an advantage paying off our mortgages. Why aren't we?
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Teaching Kids About Money

It's never to late to start and the goal isn't to make as much money as possible, it's about having fun and getting your child excited about financial opportunities.
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Working with a Mortgage Broker; just like dating!

Don't let your banks No stop you! Let me help you meet the right mortgage, you have nothing to loose and a life time of happiness to gain!
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Mortgage Rate: Not the only thing to consider

Two examples that show why rate is not the only thing to consider when choosing a mortgage lender
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Rental Suites Increase Qualifying Income

A rental suite can make a huge difference when qualifying for a mortgage. Knowing which lenders offer the biggest bang for your buck is more important
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8 Tips the Banks Won’t Share with You in 2019

Tips and strategies to get the mortgage you need, tweak the one you have, or plan for renewal
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Renewing Your Mortgage

Before you sign that mortgage renewal...
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Should I Buy or Wait?

Should I buy now or wait a year as prices are dropping, but interest rates are rising?
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Mortgage Rates On The Rise

Mortgage rates started going up again in early October and we will likely see the Bank of Canada bump the rates up in October.
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Owning Versus Renting in Canada

Owning versus Renting a Home in Canada
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Credit Score: How does it work?

Your credit score is critical when obtaining credit these days, yet many people are unclear about what makes up their score.
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Are You Falling Behind On Your Home Equity Loan?

Mortgage rates have now been on an upward trend for over a year, and this trend is expected to continue, which could create some trouble for those homeowners with Home Equity Lines of Credit (HELOC).
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