Banks are confident in our real estate market

General Angela Calla 11 Jan

 TD Canada Trust’s Ed Clark says Canada isn’t heading for a US-style housing bust.   TD has just come off one of its most profitable years ever. Its shares have nearly regained the ground they lost in the financial crisis and the country’s second-biggest bank is riding high on the Canadian consumer’s apparently insatiable appetite […]

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5 quick tips to boost your credit score

General Angela Calla 11 Jan

In today’s economic climate of tighter credit requirements, there’s no doubt that many people may not fit into the traditional banks’ financing boxes as easily as they may have just a few years ago. Your best solution is to consult your mortgage professional or lender to determine whether your situation can be quickly repaired or […]

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Collateral vs Standard Mortgage Charge

General Angela Calla 11 Jan

Since an increasing number of lenders are moving towards collateral charge mortgages these days, it has never been more important to understand the differences between a collateral and standard charge mortgage. The primary difference is that a collateral charge mortgage registers the mortgage for more money than you require at closing. For instance, up to […]

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Home Buyers Plan- Using your RRSP’s

General Angela Calla 11 Jan

DID YOU KNOW… The Home Buyers’ Plan (HBP) is a program for first-time homebuyers that allows you to withdraw funds from your RRSPs to buy or build a home. You can withdraw up to $25,000 tax-free ($50,000 for a couple). Your RRSP contributions must remain in the RRSP for at least 90 days before you […]

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My Top 4 Predicitions for 2013 Mortgage Market

General Angela Calla 11 Jan

  2013 will be full of great opportunities! Following are our Top 4 Predictions for this year: 1) Borrowers becoming more savvy and focusing on a mortgage strategy With all the flash and dash of online mortgage comparison tools, smart borrowers know they need a customized long-term mortgage plan put in place by an independent […]

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Canadians are stepping up mortgage repayment

General Angela Calla 20 Dec

  While I’ve been busy sinking money into mortgage payments, daycare costs, RESPs, RRSPs, utilities, groceries, vehicle maintenance and the occasional vacation, I’ve somehow failed to notice that many Canadians seem to be doing all this – and stepping up their mortgage repayments, too.   According to the Canadian Association of Accredited Mortgage Professionals, over […]

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Slight increase in home sales, no surprise to me!

General Angela Calla 14 Dec

Posted: Tuesday, December 4, 2012 October 2012 Housing market sees slight changes in October The Greater Vancouver housing market saw a slight increase in the number of home sales, a slight reduction in the number of listings, and a slight decrease in home prices in October compared to the summer months. With those changes, the […]

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Deal of the week in #portmoody from @willingtwo heard on @cknw with @angelacalla

General Angela Calla 12 Dec

As heard on The Mortgage Show on CKNW with Angela Calla. To get pre approved for this property or any other purchase email us at callateam@dominionlending.ca or call 604-802-3983 This weeks deal of the week has been brought to you by: Robert BoiesRoyal LePage Coronation Westcell: 604 341 3009 t: willingtwoE-mail: robboies@royallepage.cawww.willingsellerwillingbuyer.com http://rboies.mlslink.mlxchange.com/?r=72109245&id=363434333136.312 Please note that properties like […]

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Buyers ready to move are getting great deals here is why

General Angela Calla 5 Dec

We have seen many purchasers through the Angela Calla Mortgage Team get great deals when purchasing a home this time of year and they are benifiting from this buyers time in the market. To review your options contact us at 604-802-3983 or callateam@dominionlending.ca Please Enjoy the following article Courtesy of Rob Boies of Royal LePage. […]

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Deal of the week in #vancouver from @willingtwo heard on @cknw with @angelacalla

General Angela Calla 5 Dec

As heard on The Mortgage Show on CKNW with Angela Calla. To get pre approved for this property or any other purchase email us at callateam@dominionlending.ca or call 604-802-3983 This weeks deal of the week has been brought to you by: Robert BoiesRoyal LePage Coronation Westcell: 604 341 3009 t: willingtwoE-mail: robboies@royallepage.cawww.willingsellerwillingbuyer.com http://rboies.mlslink.mlxchange.com/?r=1741512252&id=363434333136.312 Please note that properties like […]

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