by Steve Roode | May 6, 2022 | Blog, Finance, Homeownership
Rather than going it alone, you may want to consider hiring a property manager whose services can be indispensable. If, for instance, you aren’t inclined to dedicate your coveted free time to emergency requests, weekend repairs or filling vacancies, leave the details...
by Steve Roode | Mar 18, 2022 | Blog, Finance, Mortgage
The average mortgage comes up for renewal every five years. And, as you know, a lot can happen over a five-year period. That’s why it’s important to look at your needs and goals every time your mortgage is set to renew to ensure you negotiate the mortgage product and...
by Steve Roode | Jan 21, 2022 | Announcements, Blog, Economy, Finance
New Bank of Canada (BoC) findings reveal that investors account for 19% of home purchases dating back to 2014 – steadily outpacing other types of homebuyers during the pandemic. The report, Housing Demand in Canada: A novel approach to classifying mortgaged...
by Steve Roode | Nov 19, 2021 | Blog, Finance, Homeownership, Mortgage
If you’re in the market to buy a home and wondering about the first step, start by creating a comprehensive checklist to help navigate the process and ensure you’re prepared for everything that’s involved. One of the items that should appear towards the top of that...
by Steve Roode | May 21, 2021 | Blog, Economy, Finance
In today’s unconventional housing market, where inventory is low, competition is fierce and bidding wars are common, obtaining a mortgage preapproval has never been more important. In the face of multiple offers and fast-paced decisions, having a preapproval in hand...
by Steve Roode | May 7, 2021 | Announcements, Blog, Economy, Finance
Labelled one of the most widely anticipated and important budgets of our time, Budget 2021, delivered on April 19th, lived up to its promise. The first budget in over two years and first since the outbreak of the global pandemic, Budget 2021: A Recovery Plan for Jobs,...
