Mortgage Rule Change Coming!
Another Mortgage rule change is to take effect 1 June 2021. Here's what you need to know ... What is a "stress test"?What are current Mortgage qualifying rules?What is the
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Calgary Real Estate Update: Lit.
With the month of March behind us, let's look back at the data to gage Calgary's detached and apartment housing market's near term price movements. I've been writing this summary
Market Opportunities
Let's talk about some market opportunities due to the recent fixed interest rate hikes and forward guidance by the Bank of Canada. Before we dive into the opportunities, let's
Market Update: Where’s The Inventory?
Let's look back at February's housing data for a temperature check on Calgary's Real Estate market (data from CREB (link)). My intention is to provide you some of my insight
And We’re Off!
2021 Real Estate has started strongly. Here's why! Low inventory. I think people are less willing to list their homes for sale in a pandemic (shocking). S.T.I.M.U.L.U.S.
Purchase Plus Improvement Mortgage
This article is how to include the cost of a home renovation into your Mortgage. FAQ below. This is a high-level list of how this program works.
What Happens If A Mortgage Lender Goes Out Of Business?
I find this is a common question among first time home buyers who might be considering a Mortgage with a lender they have never heard of. Branded Mortgage Lenders: I have
Prices Set To Rise
I think a combination of decreasing housing supply and enormous government stimulus has primed Calgary's housing market for a busy Spring '21. Let's look at today's Calgary Real Estate
Probation Is Mortgage Dating
Employer probationary periods are like a new couple going on a long date to a resort in Mexico. I had a friend reconnect with an old fling. You