Mortgage Blog
Moving for work? Don’t forget to claim your moving expenses
June 8, 2023 | Posted by: Brie Robertson
So long Ontario and BC… Alberta and Atlantic Canada are luring Millennials and Gen Zs in record numbers, with that rare combination of good job prospects and, with home prices that are still wi ...
read moreUnderstanding CRA Reporting Rules for Property Sales – Including Your Principal Residence
June 2, 2023 | Posted by: Brie Robertson
This article is for information purposes only and is not intended as tax advice. We recommend you consult a recognized and accredited tax professional if your situation warrants it. Real estate ...
read moreWhat first-time homebuyers can expect with the new tax-free First Home Savings Account
April 28, 2023 | Posted by: Brie Robertson
Since it was proposed in the 2022 Federal Budget, we’ve learned more details about this exciting new program aimed at helping first-time homebuyers purchase a home. The bill is currently ...
read more5 reasons to get a second opinion on your mortgage renewal
January 2, 2023 | Posted by: Brie Robertson
5 reasons to get a second opinion on your mortgage renewal Given the large financial commitment of a mortgage, it's surprising that so many homeowners sleepwalk through the mortgage renewal process a ...
read moreThe Pros and Cons of Locking In
December 7, 2022 | Posted by: Brie Robertson
The holiday season is upon us, bringing an end to a tumultuous year. 2022 saw inflation reach levels not seen for 40 years, followed by substantial interest rate hikes. From March to December, ...
read moreHome Buying Preparedness
December 6, 2022 | Posted by: Brie Robertson
Understand your closing costs and ongoing expenses According to a TD Canada Trust First-Time Home Buyers Report, one of the biggest lessons learned by 60 per cent of new home buyers was that ...
read moreGoing through a separation or divorce? Your home can be the asset that gives both partners a fresh start.
November 23, 2022 | Posted by: Brie Robertson
If you have a final separation agreement, then talk to your mortgage broker about how the value in your home and the power of your mortgage can help you both move forward on firm footing. Your broker ...
read moreManage your credit score…it’s your passport to financial opportunities
November 7, 2022 | Posted by: Brie Robertson
So maybe you let a few bills slide when things were tight. Or maybe you haven’t seen a zero balance on your credit card in longer than you can remember. Then there was that temporary line of cre ...
read moreImportant credit score tips
November 3, 2022 | Posted by: Brie Robertson
There’s a virtual credit file with your name on it! When it comes time to take out a mortgage, that file gets opened and the result is a credit score that will help determine whether and how muc ...
read moreTop five reasons to refinance
November 1, 2022 | Posted by: Brie Robertson
For many Canadians, their home is a terrific repository of wealth. Home equity can build nicely by chipping away at payments and through increasing home values. Accessing home equity through a refinan ...
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