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Worried About a Low Credit Score?

Worried About a Low Credit Score?

If your credit has taken a hit due to missed or late payments, high debt levels, etc, there are things you can do to help repair it. The key is to start right away. The longer you leave it in disrepair, the worse your credit situation will become. And, as we know,...

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Where’s the Housing Market Headed in 2023?

Most regions of the country (60%) are expected to shift into balanced market territory in 2023 – a trend that’s already starting to materialize as a result of current economic conditions – after a seller’s market dominated for much of the pandemic, says RE/MAX...

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It May Be Cheaper to Buy Than Rent Right Now

There are many benefits to homeownership in any market. It’s important not to let the media tarnish your homeownership journey. And with average rent in Canada rising nearly 12% year-over-year in October 2022 to almost $2,000 – according to the National Rent Report –...

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Are You a Subconscious Spender?

More than half of Canadians surveyed are concerned about their personal financial situation but they haven’t changed their subconscious spending habits, according to a new report – The Quiet Spend – by FP Canada. Most people are spending money subconsciously by...

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What’s a Trigger Rate?

In a rising rate environment like we’re currently experiencing, chances are you’ve heard the word “trigger” a lot lately, especially if you’re in a variable-rate mortgage.  A mortgage is made up of two components: 1) Interest; and 2) Principal. Each payment you make...

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What’s a Rent-to-Own Program?

Rent-to-own programs enable borrowers to build equity in a specific property as tenants with an option to buy the property within an established timeframe – typically between one and five years. As with any program, it’s important to understand how it works before...

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More Lender Choices Means Easier Mortgage Approval

Whether you’re in the market for a mortgage on your new home or you’re looking to renew or refinance an existing mortgage, it’s important to work with a mortgage agent who has access to multiple lender types – including, banks, credit unions and monolines, as well as...

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What’s Happening with Inflation?

Everyone seems to be talking about inflation more than ever these days. And while Inflation in Canada has come down a little recently, it remains far too high. After rising rapidly to reach 8.1% in June, inflation as measured by the consumer price index (CPI) was 7.6%...

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