15 May

Make Your Mortgage Work for You

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Posted by: Clarissa Yap

When it comes to mortgages, it can be easy to get overwhelmed by the sheer number of options! Fortunately, we are here to help! Below are some of the mortgage details that you should understand to ensure that you are getting the best mortgage for YOU: Interest Rate Type Interest rate is one of the […]

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8 May

What is the First Time Homebuyer Incentive?

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Posted by: Clarissa Yap

The first-time homebuyer incentive program is a shared-equity mortgage with the Canadian government that helps qualified first-time buyers reduce their monthly mortgage payments to better afford a home! The Incentive: This program allows you to obtain an incentive from the government to assist with your down payment, thereby lowering your overall mortgage amount and, in turn, […]

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1 May

What is an Uninsurable Mortgage?

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Posted by: Clarissa Yap

When it comes to mortgages, insurance is necessary to protect the lender on these types of loans, which deal in large sums of money. There are three different tiers relating to insurance, which all have different minimum down payment amounts and varying premium insurance fees. Insured mortgages typically have a less than 20% down payment and are […]

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24 Apr

Why You Should Have a Power of Attorney

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Posted by: Clarissa Yap

You work a lifetime building your nest egg, so the thought of losing financial control can be difficult at any point in life. However, having a trusted document like a power of attorney (POA) can bring you and your loved ones peace of mind. Contrary to what some believe, the reality is that your POA […]

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17 Apr

How to Stage Your Home

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Posted by: Clarissa Yap

Are you finding that your current home is no longer meeting your needs and are looking to upsize, downsize or simply relocate? We have some tips for you on staging your home so you can get the best results (and the best offer!): Utilize Mirrors: Mirrors can really help to open up a space to make […]

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3 Apr

Need an Appraisal? Tips for Success

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Posted by: Clarissa Yap

If you are looking to buy a home or want a current value of your property, you will need an appraisal. Before banks or lending institutions can consider loaning money for a property, they need to know the current market value of that property. The job of an appraiser is to check the general condition […]

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27 Mar

Mortgages and Corporations

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Posted by: Clarissa Yap

If you are a self-employed client who owns your own business, you may have chosen to set that business up as a corporation. This means the business operates as essentially its own person. They have income through business revenue and expenses from marketing costs, materials, office space, etc. When it comes to getting a mortgage, […]

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20 Mar

Selling Your Home in the Spring

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Posted by: Clarissa Yap

Are you looking to sell your home? We have a few tips to help you make the most of the spring season! Hire an Experienced Realtor: Before preparing your home for the Spring market, you will want to hire an experienced realtor! A good realtor will serve as your guide through the entire sales process, helping […]

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13 Mar

Title insurance and home insurance–protect what matters most

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Posted by: Clarissa Yap

When something goes wrong with your home and you suffer a loss, you need to be able to rely on your insurance coverage. Knowing which of your insurance policies to turn to isn’t always easy. Title insurance and home insurance both offer important protection, but many get them confused. So, what’s the difference between home […]

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