by Glenn Maclaren | Jul 23, 2021 | Blog, Economy, Finance, Homeownership
When selling your home, it’s important to include real estate commission in your budget because it’s a significant fee in the selling process that will impact your overall profits. Realtors are well worth their commission as they help sellers get the right...
by Glenn Maclaren | Jul 16, 2021 | Announcements, Blog, Economy
The Bank of Canada today held its target for the overnight rate at the effective lower bound of ¼ percent, with the Bank Rate at ½ percent and the deposit rate at ¼ percent. The Bank is maintaining its extraordinary forward guidance on the path for the overnight rate....
by Glenn Maclaren | Jul 9, 2021 | Blog
You may be ready to buy a home but you’re finding that your budget is stretched to its limit with all of the closing costs adding up on top of the down payment you’re required to make. Some lenders offer a cash back mortgage that could be the solution you’ve been...
by Glenn Maclaren | Jul 2, 2021 | Blog, Homeownership, Mortgage
If you’ve missed mortgage payments or you’re anticipating difficulties moving forward, you should always deal with this as early as possible. Periods of financial difficulty are not uncommon and there are several options available to avoid an ultimate foreclosure. ...