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 | Jan 15, 2021 | Blog, Economy, Guest Post, Homeownership, Mortgage
It’s always great to have an alternative option, right?! This theory holds true when it comes to your mortgage choices as well – the broader selection your mortgage agent offers, the more likely you’ll be to secure a mortgage that meets your unique needs. An...
by Karen Wotherspoon | Oct 4, 2018 | Blog, Guest Post, Homeownership
Despite deteriorating housing affordability across the country, buying a home is still the more affordable option when compared to renting. A new report from Mortgage Professionals Canada has determined that, despite the rapid rise in home prices, those who are able...
by Karen Wotherspoon | Jul 5, 2018 | Blog, Finance, Guest Post
For parents who have the means to help their kids buy a home in today’s pricey environment, gifting money towards a down payment is one of the best way to do it. In February 2018, the Financial Post ran a story about adults still living with their parents. The figures...
by Karen Wotherspoon | Jun 28, 2018 | Blog, Finance, Guest Post
If you listen to the radio, watch the news on TV, read the newspaper, go on Facebook, browse the internet, or talk with people, even a little, chances are you’ve been inundated with uncertainty. The uncertainty of it all is what sells papers… or ads on the...
by Karen Wotherspoon | May 17, 2018 | Blog, Finance, Guest Post
So you want to be a millionaire. Sigh, don’t we all. It might feel like a lofty goal but it turns out the underlying principles millionaires follow when it comes to their money are pretty basic. Some of them are downright boring. But they obviously work, so let’s...
