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BC ASSESSMENTS – 2 MYTHS DEBUNKED
WATCH THE VIDEO HERE BC Assessments are out and homeowners can check it out online at www.bcassessment.ca in addition to getting a copy in the mail. There are 2 misconceptions that I hear every year from homeowners so I've decided to break it down to set the record...
COUNTDOWN TO RATE CUTS!
READ ALL ABOUT IT HERE The Bank of Canada has held its trendsetting interest rate at 5.0% for a third straight setting and talk of further increases has been all but silenced. In the statement that came with the most recent rate announcement, The Bank offered a number...
HOW TO GET A BETTER RATE ON YOUR MORTGAGE RENEWAL
https://www.facebook.com/646287120/videos/286457907107275/ Your mortgage is up for renewal and the interest rate you're being offered is a lot higher than expected and going to put your finances in a pinch. Are there any other options? There may be! If you have at...
CAN I REALLY AFFORD TO LIVE HERE?
The answer to that depends entirely on you. How would you answer these questions? What is my lifestyle? Am I willing to manage my expectations and do I understand how my finances impact how much mortgage I can afford? Now that you’ve answered them, let’s break it...
BREAKING NEWS ON INFLATION – CRUSHES ESTIMATES AND NOT IN A GOOD WAY
BREAKING NEWS ON INFLATION - CRUSHES ESTIMATES..and not in a good way. Canada’s rate of inflation re-accelerated by more than expected for the second straight month, due largely to: - higher gasoline prices - shelter prices up ( which includes mortgage interest costs)...
Mortgage Amortization Explained – What is it and how does it work?
Mortgage amortization. Term. Payment schedule. Renewal and refinancing. These are all phrases you’ll hear over the lifetime of your mortgage, and they’re all connected. One frequent question people have about mortgages is “What does amortization mean?” First, what...
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