Before you buy a home there are a couple things you need to figure out first. One of the very first decisions you need to make is whether you want to work with a mortgage broker who is independent from the bank, or if you prefer, work with a financial representative from a specific bank. […]
Fake-ish Nes
Fake(ish) News: ‘Mortgage Rates Went Up Last Week Real News: On April 27th TD increased their ‘posted rate’. What’s a posted rate? It’s the list price, the MSRP — you know that price that nobody actually pays…’rack rates’. Posted is not Prime, Prime is not Posted – there is no connection between Posted and Prime. […]
4 Smart Features That Will Boost The Value of Your Home
People have a lot of different ideas on how they want their home to look. Some want a modern look while others like traditional cottages. But one thing that more and more people want is smart technology in their homes. This adds value and desirability to your home making it easier to sell for the […]
Third Year In A Row!
Thank you to everyone that has supported me throughout the 14 years as a mortgage broker!
Tax Surprises When Buying or Selling a Vacation Property
Buying a second home is a major undertaking and it is important to consider all of the tax implications when entering into such a significant transaction. What will you do with the property? Will it be exclusively for your family’s use or do you want to rent it out when you are not using it? […]