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Mortgage Planning and You


These days, you see signs everywhere for mortgage brokers. Who are these people anyway, and what do they do?

Mortgage brokering is one of the fastest-evolving industries in the country. Today, only the best brokers provide a very high-value service known as: mortgage planning. And they’re changing the way Canadians look at their biggest personal investment. Read the rest of this entry »

Posted by: karenmwalton On March 2nd, 2010 Tags: , , , , , , , , , ,
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Cashing in or Breaking Even…is a Cashback Mortgage Right for You?


Maybe your mother told you that if something looked too good to be true…then it probably was. For a few years, several lenders have been offering mortgages that actually give you some cash back – a rebate – when you take out your mortgage. Usually, you get a nice fat cheque within a week of the mortgage closing. Read the rest of this entry »

Posted by: karenmwalton On March 1st, 2010 Tags: , , , , , , , , , ,
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Why Should a University Student Pay Rent?


While many Colleges and Universities require that first year student’s stay at campus dorms for the first one or two semesters, I have noticed that a number of individuals are purchasing homes or condos for their University age kids to live in. They believe that the increased value of this purchase will offset the costs they would have paid for rent or dorm fees. Read the rest of this entry »

Posted by: karenmwalton On February 24th, 2010 Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,
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Ten Great Reasons Why You Should Talk to a Mortgage Planner About Your Mortgage Financing


Ever wonder why you should talk to a Mortgage planner about your financing? Well, you’re in luck, because below is a 10-reason summary of all you need to know. Read the rest of this entry »

Posted by: karenmwalton On February 23rd, 2010 Tags: , , , , , , , , , ,
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Home Buying Made Easier


The rise in consumer confidence and historically low interest rates are firing up the real estate market which could arguably be the best time for a someone to buy their first home. Read the rest of this entry »

Posted by: karenmwalton On February 23rd, 2010 Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , ,
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