Global News: Homebuyers 101: Getting Your Pre-Approval
On the first segment in Homebuyers 101, Alyse stops in to visit Clinton Wilkins to talk about the mortgage process and getting your pre-approval!
Announcement: Mortgage stress test changes
The Federal Government has announced mortgage stress test changes that will impact the qualifying rate for insured mortgages starting on April 6, 2020.
First Time Home Buyer? Time to talk about your RRSP…
Thinking about becoming a first-time homebuyer in 2020? The RRSP deadline is just around the corner, in this post we talk about leveraging your RRSP.
Mortgages for the Self-Employed
If you are self-employed you might have to jump through a few more hoops to get a mortgage. This means that there may be more paperwork and a more thorough underwriting process to receive a mortgage. When done right, though,…
Pre-approvals are Powerful – Save Time, Money, and Heartache
Home buying season is here, and most people will dive right in with a loose budget. A loose budget can be dangerous if your heart gets set on a home that is out of reach financially. The first thing that…
Five Home Renovations that Will Increase Property Value
Five Renovations If you are looking to increase your home's property value, say no more! Here are five of the best renovations you can do to your home to increase property value. These five renovations can have a return on…
What does it mean to love your home?
February is the month of love! Making it the perfect time of year to ask the question... do you love your home and mortgage?
Global News Morning: Merry Debtmas
Our very own Clinton Wilkins sits down with Alyse on Global News Morning to talk a bit more about your Financial Fitness in 2020.
5 Reasons to Start House Hunting in the Winter
Many people press pause on their home search during the winter months. Here we talk a bit more about why you should start house hunting in the winter!
Bank of Canada Rate Update January 2020
Was there a rate update in January? On January 22, we saw the Bank of Canada hold the overnight rate at 1.75 percent. There was some speculation going into the Bank of Canada rate and market update. Economists were split…