by Karen Wotherspoon | Nov 5, 2021 | Blog, Economy, Homeownership
They say that money doesn’t grow on trees but, over the last 20 months, it started to feel as though maybe it did. If you were one of thousands of Canadians who thought of building a new house or renovating your existing home after the global pandemic hit, you know...
by Karen Wotherspoon | Oct 1, 2021 | Blog, Economy, Homeownership, Mortgage
For most people, the pursuit of homeownership is a journey worth taking, but the requirements for making it to the finish line can prove difficult. This holds true during normal circumstances but, in the midst of a global pandemic, the process has become even more...
by Karen Wotherspoon | Aug 20, 2021 | Economy, Guest Post, Homeownership
“OK boomer”. This common, cross-generational catchphrase with a hint of affection and a heap of irony is used by younger generations when speaking to those whose opinions and outlooks are perceived to be out of touch. Just the same, Canada’s boomers (aka Baby Boomers)...
by Karen Wotherspoon | May 21, 2021 | Announcements, Blog, Economy, Finance, Mortgage
In today’s unconventional housing market, where inventory is low, competition is fierce and bidding wars are common, obtaining a mortgage preapproval has never been more important. In the face of multiple offers and fast-paced decisions, having a preapproval in hand...
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 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...
