General Trish Pigott 9 Aug
A recent survey put out by Royal LePage showed that a growing number of Canadian’s, particularly in the countries largest urban centers own more than one property. More than 10% of Canadians own at least two homes in areas of the Greater Montreal Area, the Greater Toronto Area, and Greater Vancouver. The majority of the […]
Read MoreMortgage Tips Trish Pigott 6 Aug
Your home is going to be the place that you create memories with your family and friends. Buying a home will build a financial foundation for your future. This can be an exciting time as well as a confusing time. We can help make the process feel much simpler as well as be a resource […]
Read MoreLatest News Trish Pigott 5 Aug
From the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation’s funding streams, the federal government has given a total of $349 million towards the construction of more than 800 new homes for British Columbians. The 836 all-new homes will be spread across three projects developed by Wesgroup. These residential developments will be built in the areas of 100 […]
Read MoreMortgage Tips Trish Pigott 3 Aug
Have you wondered how working with a mortgage broker can make home-buying that much more of a personal experience? Buying a home whether it’s your first time purchasing, or you have been through the process a few times, you may find yourself looking to the banks first for mortgage options. When working with a mortgage […]
Read MoreLatest News Trish Pigott 30 Jul
What is a reverse mortgage? A reverse mortgage is a way for Canadian homeowners aged 55 or older to turn up to 55%* of the value of their home into tax-free cash. It lets you retire safely and securely in the home you love. It’s a loan secured against the value of the home. Unlike […]
Read MoreLatest News Trish Pigott 28 Jul
First Responders are an integral part of our Canadian communities. From coast–to–coast, these are the people who put Canadians first and ensure the health and safety of this great country –and we wanted to give you something in return. The Dominion Lending Centres® First Responder Mortgage Program™ was designed exclusively for First Responders to provide […]
Read MoreMortgage Tips Trish Pigott 27 Jul
Download our Mortgage Toolbox to have things mortgage related at your fingertips. Available at the App Store and on Google Play. What can you do with my app: Calculate your total cost of owning a home Estimate the minimum down payment you need Calculate Land transfer taxes and the available rebates Calculate the maximum loan […]
Read MoreLatest News Trish Pigott 21 Apr
Today, the Bank of Canada held its target for the overnight rate at the effective lower bound of ¼ percent. The Bank is also adjusting its bond-buying program from weekly net purchases of Government of Canada (GoC) bonds of $4 billion to $3 billion. This adjustment to the amount of incremental stimulus being added each week reflects […]
Read MoreGeneral Trish Pigott 8 Feb
Below is some information that was provided by Enriched Academy pertaining to RSP’s and whether one should consider investing in them… The RRSP Deadline is March 1, 2021. A comprehensive breakdown of the RRSP (Registered Retirement Savings Plan) and how to take full advantage of its features. What is an RRSP? An RRSP is a […]
Read MoreGeneral Trish Pigott 2 Feb
Selling Your Home in the Winter While you might think selling your home in winter is harder, with the right considerations it doesn’t have to be! When selling your home during warmer months, the focus is typically on curb appeal and gardening, as well as having bright colors and patterns to draw out different rooms. […]
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