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10 Things to Know About the Offer Process
November 30, 2022 | Posted by: Jack Russell
10 Things to Know About the Offer Process Before making an offer on your dream house, here are the ten things you need to know about buying real estate to ensure your offer is solid. Buying real e ...
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A Six-Step, Back to Basics Financial Plan for Most Every Canadian
November 21, 2022 | Posted by: Jack Russell
It's a tough time to know what the right financial move is at the moment. Interest rates are increasing, while stocks are in bearish territory. It's easy to forget that there are smart things that you ...
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10 Important Questions to Ask Your Contractor
November 9, 2022 | Posted by: Jack Russell
10 Important Questions to Ask Your Contractor Are you thinking about hiring a contractor before selling real estate? Here are ten important questions you should ask the contractor before signing a co ...
read moreThinking of buying? Don't be put off by high rates.
November 3, 2022 | Posted by: Jack Russell
2022 has already been tough on Canadians' wallets, and recent economic data shows the pain is unlikely to end soon. Inflation continues to run hot, and on October 26 the Bank of Canada further r ...
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Bank of Canada Rate Update October 26, 2022
October 26, 2022 | Posted by: Jack Russell
Bank of Canada increases policy interest rate by 50 basis points, continues quantitative tightening The Bank of Canada today increased its target for the overnight rate to 3.75%, with the Bank Rate a ...
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Best Ways to Plan for Your Down Payment
October 19, 2022 | Posted by: Jack Russell
Best Ways to Plan for Your Down Payment Do mortgages seem unaffordable? These tips will help you plan for your down payment so you can start talking to a private lender mortgage broker in no time. ...
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Common Mistakes That House Flippers Make & How to Avoid Them
October 12, 2022 | Posted by: Jack Russell
Mistakes That Can Make House Flipping a Flop Common Mistakes That House Flippers Make & How to Avoid Them Making it in the world of house flipping means making sound and prudent decisions. Read on t ...
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A fresh look at the opportunities in today's housing market from a mortgage perspective
October 11, 2022 | Posted by: Jack Russell
When news reports present a consistently gloomy view of rising rates and the distinctly negative impact on the housing market, it's easy to feel discouraged. But the news frequently doesn't tell the f ...
read moreHow Mortgage Rates Affect Buying Power?
September 16, 2022 | Posted by: Jack Russell
How Mortgage Rates Affect Buying Power? Do You Know How Your Mortgage Rate Affects Buying Power? To maximize your purchasing power, you should understand how interest rates impact your home buying p ...
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A look at how rate increases impact different mortgage types
September 8, 2022 | Posted by: Jack Russell
With inflation at its highest level in almost 40 years, the Bank of Canada continues to take drastic action to cool the economy with the latest of five consecutive rate increases announced on Septembe ...
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