by Karen Wotherspoon | Jun 4, 2021 | Blog, Homeownership, Mortgage
If you’re applying for a new credit card or even a job, taking out a loan or buying a new vehicle or home, a credit check will most likely be conducted to determine your creditworthiness. This helps determine if you’re dependable and able to pay back money you borrow....
by Karen Wotherspoon | May 21, 2021 | Blog, Economy, Finance, Homeownership
In today’s unconventional housing market, where inventory is low, coMortgage Preapproval doesn’t Guarantee Final Approvalmore important. In the face of multiple offers and fast-paced decisions, having a preapproval in hand provides better leverage with sellers,...
by Karen Wotherspoon | May 7, 2021 | Announcements, Blog, Economy, Finance, Mortgage
Labelled one of the most widely anticipated and important budgets of our time, Budget 2021, delivered on April 19th, lived up to its promise. The first budget in over two years and first since the outbreak of the global pandemic, Budget 2021: A Recovery Plan for Jobs,...
by Karen Wotherspoon | Apr 16, 2021 | Blog, Finance, Homeownership
Canadians are living longer and changing our society in significant ways. Expected to grow by 68% in the next 15 years, this surging demographic is heavily influenced by aging baby boomers, advances in modern medicine, healthier lifestyles, and an increased resilience...
by Karen Wotherspoon | Apr 2, 2021 | Blog, Economy, Finance, Productivity
Life has become increasingly complicated. As we navigate rotating shutdowns, on-again/off-again restrictions and dramatic changes to our daily routines, the possibility of missing important dates and deadlines is very real, as one day can often roll into the next...
by Karen Wotherspoon | Mar 19, 2021 | Blog, Economy, Guest Post, Homeownership
An entire year has passed since the World Health Organization declared COVID-19 a global pandemic – and what a year it has been! Faced with uncertainty and unchartered territory, we obeyed public health officials, donned our masks, social distanced, hunkered down and...