October 28, 2011
Of Bonds, Mortgages & Pensions
What do 5 year bond yields have to do with mortgages and pensions? Here's a brief ...
October 16, 2011
The Donald, You’ve Been Trumped & Why You Should Use a Mortgage Broker
This past Spring I attended the Hot Docs film festival with my friend and real estate colleague Mark Savel of Savelandthecity.com fame. We watched a great film by British film director Anthony Baxter ...
September 30, 2011
When Is an Appraisal Required?
Wondering if you need an appraisal? When is an appraisal required? Here's what you need to know about getting an ...
September 21, 2011
Understanding Your Mortgage Payments: Interest Vs. Principal
What's the difference between your interest and principal? Here, we review your mortgage payments and these ...
August 16, 2011
Is Buying a House a Good Investment?
Is it a good investment to buy a home? Here's why owning a home is often a solid investment for ...
August 15, 2011
Where Did the U.s. Debt Ceiling Go?
What is the US debt ceiling? What's happened to it? Here's what to know and how it relates to debt to service ...
July 26, 2011
First Time Home Buyers Plan (hbp): Withdraw Funds from Your Rrsp
As a first time home buyer you are eligible to withdraw funds from your RRSP under the Home Buyer's Plan administered by Revenue ...
July 7, 2011
Mortgage 101: Down Payment
A down payment is an important piece of the puzzle when you apply for your mortgage. Here's what you should know about down payment ...