Canada’s big banks raising residential mortgage rates ahead of busy period By The Canadian Press TORONTO – Several of Canada’s big banks are raising most of their fixed-term mortgage rates ahead of the busy spring real estate market. TD Canada Trust (TSX:TD) TD said the biggest increases will be for mortgages with terms of five […]

The Lure Of Living In B.C. Real estate adviser Ozzie Jurock describes his passion for this province – and the reasons why he will always buy B.C. real estate. By Ozzie Jurock         First off, I just love B.C. B.C.’ers have learned to become a “black belt in life” – that truly balanced […]

Experts best at brokering mortgage    Denise Deveau, Postmedia News · Mar. 30, 2011 | Last Updated: Mar. 30, 2011 4:04 AM ET Cheryl Hutton and Aaron Coates always thought getting a mortgage would be a challenge. But within 18 days of visiting a mortgage broker, they were able to close a deal on a […]

With a busy spring market, I found this article of interest. The delicate art of negotiation WillingSellerWillingBuyer.com When Jody bought his condo, he beat out a competing offer that was $10,000 higher. How? A little strategic psychology and the WillingSellerWillingBuyer.com real estate system!       Jody W  is one happy man. Just before the holidays this renter […]

Japanese disaster won’t plunge global economy back into recession: economists By Sunny Freeman TORONTO – Recent tragic events in Japan follow a string of global catastrophes that could slow economic recovery in the short term, but should not push either the Canadian or global economies back into recession, according to some of Canada’s top economists. […]

Important bank announcement coming! One of the major banks announced that as of March 16th they’re going to make it easier for  people who rely on alternative courses of income to get approved for a mortgage. This shows us that the banks are feeling more confident in Canadian consumers and seeing that the channels they’re […]

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OTTAWA – Canada’s economy was surprisingly hot at the end of last year, setting the stage for another fast start in 2011 that bodes well for jobs and other economic indicators.   The economy grew a better than expected 3.3 per cent in the last quarter of 2010, a full point stronger than the Bank […]

 As you’ve likely heard in the news lately, Canadian household debt is at an all time high with an average 150% debt to income ratio.  As a  Mortgage Expert, I can offer solutions.  When you think you may want a fixed rate, look at our variable protection strategy. It gives  the benefits of taking a […]

Why do mortgage rates rise fast, fall slowly? John Greenwood   Financial Post Why do mortgage rates rise quickly but fall like molasses? That’s the question posed by an article in the latest issue of the Bank of Canada Review, and it’s a good one. The report, by Jason Allen of the central bank’s financial stability department, […]