DEAL OF THE MONTH

DEAL OF THE MONTH

Mr and Mrs purchased a home in Dundas, Ontario for $2,610,000. Prior to doing so, they consulted with their bank, who assured them there would be no problem with the financing. Based on their bank’s assurance, they made a firm offer to purchase. Their bank backed out...
Winter is just around the Corner

Winter is just around the Corner

Winter is just around the corner. Here are some helpful tips to protect your home, minimize your heating bills and make your winter more pleasurable: A visual inspection of your roof can identify lose or missing shingles and damaged flashing. Spending a little time...
Are You Stressed by OSFI’s ‘Stress Test’ Yet?

Are You Stressed by OSFI’s ‘Stress Test’ Yet?

Effective January, 2018, the qualifying rate for uninsured mortgages, (20%+ down payment), will be the greater of the five-year benchmark rate published by the Bank of Canada, (4.89% today), or the contractual mortgage rate + 2%. In plain English, IF the 5 year...
Valuable Tips about how to Pay off your Mortgage Faster

Valuable Tips about how to Pay off your Mortgage Faster

When shopping for a mortgage, the lowest rate should not be your only concern. Pay attention to the three ‘P’s’: Prepayment privileges By how much can you pay down your mortgage annually without being penalized? Penalties What penalty will you pay to pay your mortgage...
Buying a rental property?  Consider this:

Buying a rental property? Consider this:

A rental property can be a lucrative investment. Before purchasing, however, do your homework by considering the following important factors: Realistic Rental Income Consult with real estate professionals to determine the ‘fair market rents’ applicable to your...