Thank You to Our First Responders

General Trish Pigott 17 Jun

Do you know a First Responder? Perhaps it’s yourself! As a thank you for serving our community, we have teamed up with other industry professionals to help save you money around the costs of purchasing a home or refinancing your current one. Contact our office at 604-552-6190 to find out about our amazing First Responders […]

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When Was Your Last Credit Check-Up?

General Trish Pigott 14 Jun

A few simple steps to healthy credit… Just like you have a physical every year to make sure you’re healthy, you should do the same for your credit score. Here are a few things you should be looking for. Mistakes Make sure your personal information is correct and up to date. This includes your date […]

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How Bridge Financing Works

Mortgage Tips Trish Pigott 9 Jun

In life, things rarely go as planned. This is especially true when it comes to real estate, so we have bridge financing to help us. When it comes to buying a new home, most of us would like to take possession of it before having to move out of the old one. This makes moving […]

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June 1st Interest Rate Update

Latest News Trish Pigott 3 Jun

Bank of Canada Announcement On Wednesday, the Bank of Canada (BoC) increased it’s prime interest rate by 0.50%.  As mentioned in our previous blog post, this has been widely expected since April.  This change affects variable rate mortgage holders, home equity lines of credit and any loans that are attached to the bank’s prime lending […]

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Primex is Celebrating 12 Years

General Trish Pigott 31 May

This has been an exciting month for us! Primex turned 12 on May 1st and we have spent the month celebrating and reminiscing on the last 12 years. We have accomplished so much as a team, receiving numerous awards and recognition in our industry and the community, which has us in the top 2% of […]

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May 2022 Market Update

Latest News Trish Pigott 25 May

Looking for a market update?  You’re not the only one! The real estate market is a bit more relaxed than it has been in recent months, allowing people to make decisions on buying and selling under less pressure. You are probably hearing about drastic price drops in the media, which instills fear in many homeowners […]

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How to Obtain Financial Freedom

General Trish Pigott 17 May

Does the idea of saving money and having financial freedom seem impossible? The average Canadian owes $23,000 in consumer debt and has at least 2 credit cards*. If you live paycheque to paycheque, this may be you. But experts in financial education point out that no matter your income, a few changes to the way […]

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A Look at Mortgage Jargon

Mortgage Tips Trish Pigott 19 Apr

We often get caught up using mortgage jargon that is not a part of your everyday vocabulary. Some terms that are commonly used in our industry are listed below. Amortization Period This is the number of years it will take to repay the entire mortgage in full. A longer amortization period will result in lower […]

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The Down Payment

General Trish Pigott 19 Apr

A down payment is one of the most essential aspects of every mortgage application and new home purchase. Here are a few things to keep in mind while getting it prepared. The Source of the Down Payment Most home buyers are aware that they will require a certain amount of money for a down payment. […]

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Variable Rate or Fixed?

General Trish Pigott 8 Apr

Analysts are predicting another rate increase to the prime rate on April 13, 2022, with a few more to follow in the remainder of the year. Many variable rate mortgage holders have concerns, asking if they should lock in or take a fixed rate on a new mortgage. If you are shopping for a mortgage […]

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