Even in a real estate slump, Canadians lured into bidding wars- Consult with a Vancouver Mortgage Broker

Garry Marr More from Garry Marr | @DustyWallet People still willing to jump into real estate bidding wars might want to ask themselves why they want to be part of such a buying frenzy in this softening market. Get ready condo flippers, Canada Revenue Agency is hunting you With the deadline for filing taxes this month, you might […]

Canadians still pay 62% more for a home than in U.S – Consult with a Vancouver Mortgage Broker

Canadians still pay 62% more for a home than in U.S   MICHAEL BABAD – The Globe and Mail Follow Michael Babad and the Globe’s top business stories on Twitter. Canada-U.S. house price gap still wideThe price gap between homes in Canada and the United States remains “yawning” despite the changing fortunes of the two real […]

To get a mortgage, you’ll need to have a stellar credit score – Ask a Vancouver Mortgage Broker

The following article is from Canadian Real Estate Wealth Magazine. When you begin shopping around for a mortgage the importance of your credit history and score becomes evident. Your credit score is an important item that will determine what interest your mortgage agent will be able to offer you. It should be a priority because it […]

5 tips for a safe ‘open house’ event – Consult with a Vancouver Mortgage Broker

(NC)—Hosting an ‘open house’ is an effective real estate sales tool that your agent will likely recommend, but how can you be sure your security will be kept in check? “Ask your Realtor questions about how to prepare for visitors,” says Carla Bouchard, a broker with Royal LePage Metro. “Make sure that you understand what […]

A Budget Change Which Can Affect Vancouver Home Mortgages

A Budget Change Which Can Affect Vancouver Home Mortgages The Federal government made a subtle change to their budget recently that affects something most people probably haven’t even heard about. It’s called “ABCP” which is an acronym for ‘asset backed commercial paper’, and over the next few years it could impact future Vancouver home mortgages. […]

Bank of Canada cuts 2013 growth outlook – Consult with a Vancouver Mortgage Broker

Bank of Canada cuts 2013 growth outlook Reuters – Bank of Canada Governor Mark Carney leaves his office for a news conference upon the release of the Monetary Policy Report in Ottawa October …more  The Bank of Canada cut its growth forecast on Wednesday in a signal that interest rates will remain at historically low levels for some […]

BMO Financial Literacy Poll: 96 Per Cent of Canadians Believe Teaching Kids About Money Matters is Key to a Healthier Economy

BMO Financial Literacy Poll: 96 Per Cent of Canadians Believe Teaching Kids About Money Matters is Key to a Healthier Economy – Virtually all Canadians agree it is important to develop good financial habits at a young age – The vast majority feel more should be done to teach kids about finances in school – […]

Five ways to save for your child’s education – other than RESPs- Consult with a Vancouver Mortgage Broker

ROMA LUCIW– The Globe and Mail Most Canadian parents know about RESPs (which doesn’t necessarily mean they have them) but few are aware of alternative ways of saving for their child’s post-secondary education, says a new report. The report, released Wednesday by the Bank of Montreal, says a study conducted last year found that 83 per […]

Explaining Property Disclosures in Vancouver – From Your Friendly Vancouver Mortgage Broker

Explaining Property Disclosures in Vancouver – From Your Friendly Vancouver Mortgage Broke Every home has its own unique quirks. Unfortunately, some of these quirks translate into health and safety issues for a potential home buyer. As a Vancouver mortgage broker, we understand that it is important to learn everything about the home you’re thinking of buying, because it is a huge […]

Vancouver Home Mortgages – Choosing Between 1 Year or 5 Year Fixed Rate – Consult with a Vancouver Mortgage Broker

Vancouver Home Mortgages – Choosing Between 1 Year or 5 Year Fixed Rate Lenders are motivated to push the 5 year fixed rate, and forecasters are predicting that rates for Vancouver home mortgages will rise in the spring of 2014. But, on the other hand these same forecasters have been doing that for 3 straight […]

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