Six tips of financial fitness this Fall It’s September and there is some optimism that we may be moving towards the end of life in a global pandemic. The Fall has always been a great time to go back to school on financial fitness, [...]

Smart ways to pay for your home renovation Moving is a lot of work and it’s expensive when you factor in all the costs – legal fees, moving costs, real estate commission, decorating, furnishings, and so much more. Sometimes it just makes more sense [...]

6 ways for homeowners to build wealth History has proven that homeownership is a solid long-term investment. You build your equity stake through your regular mortgage payments and your home’s price appreciation over time. But wealth building doesn’t have to stop there. Here are [...]

Which renovations add the most value to your home? Are you looking to buy a fixer upper? Or want to upgrade your existing home to improve your quality of life or accommodate a new way of living? If so, it’s worthwhile to understand whichhome [...]

6 most common mortgage questions - answered As the longest spring in memory finally gives way to summer, it’s nice to see people safely enjoy the sunny weather. I hope that you are yours are in good health. There continues to be uncertainty about [...]

Prepare early for your mortgage renewal Simply put, it’s become a lot more complicated to renew a mortgage in Canada. Some clients are surprised to discover they don’t qualify for the best rates with their current lender, or that they can’t switch their mortgage [...]

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 refinance (min 20% home equity) has for years been an easy, low-cost way [...]