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Canada’s record low mortgage rates: Exciting news – but make sure you know your numbers

Shirley — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 22:39:16 +0000

Last week, Canadian banks lowered their five year fixed mortgage rates to 2.99%. Not only is this the lowest mortgage rate in Canadian history, but it comes during one of the traditionally slowest seasons in the housing markets. This will … Continue reading →

Canadian real estate market predictions for 2012

Shirley — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 00:19:33 +0000

As we move into a new year, let’s recap some of the 2011 trends in the Canadian housing market, focusing on three major markets: Toronto, Calgary and Vancouver. Then let’s look ahead at what to expect in 2012, in terms … Continue reading →

Tips on how (and when) to purchase mortgage life insurance and home insurance

Shirley — Sun, 18 Dec 2011 19:39:57 +0000

Every Canadian with a mortgage was probably offered mortgage life insurance by their bank or other lender. Mortgage life insurance is designed to pay off your mortgage in the event of homeowner death or disability. Certainly, this seems like a … Continue reading →

Canada’s real estate market: is the bubble about to burst?

Shirley — Fri, 18 Nov 2011 20:59:46 +0000

Experts and ordinary Canadians never tire of talking about the future of the country’s real estate market. Is there a real estate “bubble”? Is it about to burst, and take the value of every homeowners’ precious assets down with it? … Continue reading →

How to understand your credit score: a guide for Canadians

Shirley — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 13:23:41 +0000

Given the current economic climate and the rise of consumer debt, we’re hearing more about the importance of maintaining a good credit score. Sometimes people use the words “credit report” and “credit score” interchangeably. However, they are two different, but … Continue reading →

Tips on buying an investment property (part two)

Shirley — Wed, 26 Oct 2011 12:45:09 +0000

In part one of our series, we told you what to look for in an investment property, and what to consider before you take on the responsibility of being a landlord. In this post, we’ll review the different types of … Continue reading →

Tips on buying an investment property (part one)

Shirley — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 15:30:11 +0000

One of the advantages of owning property is the ability to turn it into an investment. By renting out your property to someone else, you can generate a revenue stream and often even pay off your mortgage on the property … Continue reading →

How to avoid common mistakes when buying your home

Shirley — Sat, 08 Oct 2011 20:28:25 +0000

Everyone hopes to one day purchase their dream home. Unfortunately, buyers can get so excited about the prospect that they ignore warning signs that the deal may fall through, or that it might not be such a great “deal” in … Continue reading →

Fall cleaning checklist: get your home ready for winter

Shirley — Fri, 30 Sep 2011 16:02:32 +0000

Spring cleaning is important, but so is fall cleaning. It gives you a chance to prepare your home for the coming winter, and take care of any necessary repairs before it becomes too cold to do them. Here’s a checklist … Continue reading →

Congratulations to the winners of our $50 Sears Canada Gift Card!

Shirley — Fri, 30 Sep 2011 15:22:54 +0000

Thanks to everyone who entered our monthly contest to win a $50 Sears Canada Gift Card! People from across Canada enter the contest by: “friending” us on Facebook “following” us on Twitter signing up for our e-newsletter Congratulations to our … Continue reading →