Helping Canadians make the best-educated decisions about their home financing needs

The benefits of owning your own home…

January 20, 2012

Here are some plain and simple reasons outlining how home ownership can offer advantages compared to renting:

Money Management 101…same rules apply for countries as individuals!

November 21, 2011

Do you understand what’s happening in Greece, Europe and through the rest of the economic crisis we’re seeing these days?

October 2011 market commentary – Canadian Mortgages

October 15, 2011

A review of the Canadian Mortgage Market for the month of October 2011

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September 7, 2011

Economic conditions and new laws supporting strong housing sector, CMHC says

August 30, 2011

By Mary Gazze, The Canadian Press Canada’s national housing agency says it expects the country’s real estate industry will remain healthy in the second half of the year, building on favourable economic conditions in the first six months of 2011 Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp. said Monday that there have been fewer claims under its [...]

Canadian variable mortgage rates are on the rise!

August 24, 2011

Canadian variable mortgage rates are on the rise!

The “top 5″ things that it takes to be a successful Real Estate investor

June 20, 2011

Investing in Real Estate is a daunting task that involves substantial time, investment and potentially, risk. This risk can be mitigated by having a sound amount of mentorship and education as well as planning and the right people on your team. Here are a professional investor's "Top 5" secrets to help you in your next Real Estate Investment!

Your Neighbourhood – helping to improve it while minimizing costs and concerns

April 1, 2011

A neighbourhood sin't just a few blocks surrounding your home; it's the people that inhabit it. By knowing and working with your neighbours, you can grain a greater sense of community and strengthen your sense of well-being and security all at the same time!

Because sometimes you want the BEST service and advice… but you want it in your own language!

March 23, 2011

If you can identify with our headline, you’ve come to the right place! If you’ve come to Canada from a different country, you can probably do quite well with basic communication in English or French. Regardless of profession or comfort level with one or both our national languages, sometimes it’s just more comfortable for you to work with financial concepts in your mother tongue. We understand that!

MORTGAGE TIP: HOW TO DIG OUT OF THE BANKRUPTCY HOLE

March 23, 2011

When it comes to getting approved for a mortgage, a bankruptcy can make it more challenging, but not impossible. The hardest part is being patient. It takes time to get through the bankruptcy process, and more time to renew a financial reputation.