There has been a lot of chatter in the markets over the past week about fixed rates rising.  This is mainly due to the government bond yields continuously rising which in turn will impact fixed mortgage rates.  While many are enjoying the benefits of ultra low rates since the start of the pandemic, we could […]

When it comes to finding your perfect home, there are so many more options for potential homeowners! From a single-family dwelling to a townhouse to a modular home, the choices are seemingly endless. Before you start widening your search, let’s take a look at what makes these home types different – and which one is perfect […]

Part of trying to be the best team we can for our clients is staying aware of what questions can we easily answer and help with. The biggest topic we see searched is for mortgage calculators. We have an app that can help with that! The My Mortgage Toolbox application was designed to make it simple […]

Have you been considering purchasing a home on a leasehold property? Living in Vancouver the market can be expensive, this is an option to owning with a smaller purchase price. There are drawbacks to this route. Like anything its always good to read the fine print. A leasehold property means that the owner owns the […]

With multiple offers and bidding wars now the new norm, our clients find themselves, in the heat of the experience, contemplating a subject-free offer.   Most of our clients are totally qualified. They have well established careers and businesses, amazing credit ratings, large down payment funds, etc. They are the type of clients who will […]

It’s easy to get caught up in the idea that comparing mortgage rates will guarantee your dollar is stretched further. While this may be true for particular situations, there are many scenarios where this strategy is not effective. Following are three reasons why it doesn’t always pay to make a decision based solely on rates. […]