Category Archives: General

Are Your Seat Belts Fastened?

“Fasten your seat belts, it’s going to be a bumpy night” were the immortal words of Bette Davis in the 1950 classic movie, All About Eve. Know what else can be bumpy? Mortgage renewals. But they don’t have to be. … Continue reading

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Who Doesn’t Love A Good Forecast?

Happy New Year. May 2023 be your year to shine! We all know, forecasts are one thing, but reality can be quite another, especially when it comes to the weather! Today, I’m featuring an excerpt from a Canadian Mortgage Trends … Continue reading

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Feeling Squeezed?

Prepare Yourself: “We Are Not There Yet” Tiff Macklem, Governor of the Bank of Canada told the Senate committee on banking, commerce and the economy “This tightening phase will draw to a close. We are getting closer, but we are … Continue reading

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Running For Rachael Final Results!

Proud and Thankful! The 10th Anniversary of Running For Rachael raised an amazing $35,563.98. Once again, THANK YOU to everyone who participated, sponsored, and/or volunteered at our event. The funds raised go towards financing city-wide suicide prevention training, Roots of … Continue reading

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There’s Still Time to Support Running For Rachael

September 30, 2022: The preliminary results are in! We raised $35,173.98 of our $40,000 goal so far. We’re so close! A huge thank you to everyone who participated in and/or sponsored the 10th Anniversary of Running For Rachael. No doubt … Continue reading

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Hurry! 10th Year of Running For Rachael is September 25

Register Today: Running For Rachael – 10 Years of Building Hope! I am proud to be the Event Coordinator for Running For Rachael. This 5K run/walk  fundraiser is personal for my family. This year is the 10th anniversary of Running … Continue reading

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Three Ways to Maximize Your Mortgage Financing Potential

2022 will be remembered for its highly competitive housing market. Buyers need an edge. Those looking to renew their mortgage can reduce the mortgage approval limiting impact of the stress test – AND get further ahead with their mortgage financing … Continue reading

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Why Homebuyers Don’t Always Get the Best Mortgage Financing Rate

Sometimes homebuyers enter the mortgage financing application process with expectations about receiving the best rate possible only to be disappointed when they discover they don’t qualify for it. It begs the question: Why don’t homebuyers always get the best mortgage … Continue reading

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Changes in our Economic Landscape: What Does It Mean For You?

Inflation and rapidly rising interest rates have cooled off the real estate market. Supply and demand has shifted. You’ve probably noticed more “for sale” signs in your neighbourhood. I know I have. That means the inventory of homes for sale … Continue reading

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Creative Thinking in Mortgage Lending

Mortgage professionals agree, one way to solve the crisis of affordability for new home buyers is to change the amortization allowance on insured mortgages from the current 25-year limit to 30 years. Longer amortization periods are nothing new. The concept … Continue reading

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