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Down Payment Options: Get Your Savings Working for You

Down Payment Options: Get Your Savings Working for You

by Karen Wotherspoon | Jun 3, 2022 | Blog, Finance, Guest Post, Homeownership

Over the past few years, house prices have seen staggering growth, rising significantly faster than average incomes and making the dream of homeownership increasingly difficult. Rising interest rates and relentless competition are also contributing to a sizzling...
The Mortgage Stress Test Has Already Increased for Some Borrowers

The Mortgage Stress Test Has Already Increased for Some Borrowers

by Karen Wotherspoon | Mar 25, 2022 | Blog, Guest Post, Homeownership, Mortgage

Special Guest Post Originally posted by Ross Taylor at CanadianMortgageTrends.com, article can be found here   All eyes have been on the Bank of Canada’s recent rate tightening and its impact on variable mortgages, but now there are fresh concerns given the...
How to Prepare for Higher Interest Rates

How to Prepare for Higher Interest Rates

by Karen Wotherspoon | Jan 7, 2022 | Blog, Guest Post, Homeownership

For its final announcement of the year – on December 8th, 2021 – the Bank of Canada (BoC) maintained its target overnight interest rate at 0.25% with the expectation that a rate hike would occur in the second or third quarter of 2022, possibly in time for the spring...
Boomer Homebuying and Renovation Advice

Boomer Homebuying and Renovation Advice

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)...
What’s an Alternative Mortgage Lender?

What’s an Alternative Mortgage Lender?

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...
Benefits of Homeownership Reaffirmed in New Study

Benefits of Homeownership Reaffirmed in New Study

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...
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