Winter is here! Get a worry free mortgage!

General Beata Gratton 25 Jan

Winter is here! Get a worry free mortgage! This time of year, there are a few less mortgage’s being done- not many people want to move into a new home in the snow. But if you want to get a worry free mortgage, this is a great time to be shopping. Scope out those potential […]

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A New Year and a New Opportunity for You

General Beata Gratton 24 Jan

A New Year and a New Opportunity for You If you have been reading the news lately, you will know that the new stricter mortgage rules have resulted in more people than ever postponing purchasing homes. Sales have dropped across the country. As a result of these events, the rental market is booming with rents […]

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Buying your first home? – These tips will save your life

General Beata Gratton 23 Jan

Buying your first home? – These tips will save your life So you’re wanting to buy a new home? That is some very exciting news. First question, are you prepared?! We all know big-item purchases are scary. It’s expensive, you are fully committing to this household – there is no turn backing without that pricey […]

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The Tale of The Forgotten Money

General Beata Gratton 22 Jan

The Tale of The Forgotten Money Ever wonder what happens to bank accounts that are inactive, forgotten about and left unclaimed? The answer to that question is that you probably haven’t. I know the thought of it never really crossed my mind and I bet that would be the case for most Canadians. My initial […]

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5 Reasons why Realtors want you to have a Pre-approval

General Beata Gratton 18 Jan

5 Reasons why Realtors want you to have a Pre-approval You’ve decided that you want to buy a home and you call up a realtor to show you a listing and the first question they ask is “ How much are you pre-approved for?” Many realtors will refuse to book home viewings until they can […]

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5 C’s of Credit to get a Mortgage

General Beata Gratton 17 Jan

5 C’s of Credit to get a Mortgage Whether you are buying your first home or have been a home owner for years, when you are looking at purchasing a property, finding the best mortgage solution for your specific situation can be an intimidating experience. Working with a licenced mortgage broker will ease that tension, […]

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New year, new ways to manage that holiday debt!

General Beata Gratton 16 Jan

New year, new ways to manage that holiday debt! We hope your holidays were spent warm, safe and in the company of family and loved ones. We also hope that you’re not drowning from all the holiday purchases such as the dinners, the appetizers, the gifts, the gift cards, the drinks, the party favours – […]

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December Canadian Home Sales Weaken Further

General Beata Gratton 15 Jan

December Canadian Home Sales Weaken Further Statistics released today by the Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA) show that national home sales dipped for the fourth consecutive month, down 2.5% from November to December, capping the weakest annual sales since 2012. According to last week’s Bank of Canada Monetary Policy Report, housing activity in Canada has […]

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2018 is in the books, here are the Q4 numbers!

General Beata Gratton 15 Jan

2018 is in the books, here are the Q4 numbers! 2018 was a challenging year for the housing and mortgage market—new regulations, rate increases and more made it one of the toughest years for homeowners to qualify. Despite all this, there was still $45.3 billion in collective profits made by the Big Six Banks (Bank […]

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