Did you know about these valuable opportunities for buyers of New Construction property with an Insured Mortgage?  Energy Efficiency Refund: A Hidden Benefit Clients securing an insured mortgage for a new build with energy-efficient certification are eligible for a 25% refund on the default insurance premium. In British Columbia: Most new builds must meet BC […]

Excellent news as we wrap up summer, the Bank of Canada (BoC) has cut rates again this morning by another .25%.  This change affects Variable Rate Mortgage holders and anyone with loans attached to the banks Prime Rate. Lots of news today.  Both in Canada and the US. Both the 5-year Gov’t of Canada bond […]

Today the Bank of Canada lowered it’s Overnight Target rate to 4.50% offering a little bit more relief to Canadian consumers suffering under the weight of high mortgage rates and other borrowing costs.  This puts us back to what the rate was in June 2023. Here’s a few quick highlights I have summarized from a variety of […]

Financial Tips for Recent Graduates: Managing Money After School Ends Whether you are a post secondary graduate or a high school graduate, it’s never too early to gain financial knowledge to build a bright future.  As a graduate, you’ve endured years of hard work, late-night study sessions, and perhaps a few too many instant noodles. […]

Canadians are leaving money on the table by not negotiating their mortgage renewal rates.  Why?  Most likely because they do not have a professional representing them. In the face of higher costs more Canadians are changing their grocery shopping habits, hunting for bargains, and switching to lower-cost brands — yet many are leaving money on the table when it […]

Calling all First Time Home Buyers! Did you know that as of August 1, 2024, you will be eligible for a 30 year Amortization when you have less than 20% down? Today the maximum time frame is 25 year amortization so this is a big help for affordability.   The example below is based on […]