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How is a Private Mortgage Different Than a Traditional Bank Mortgage

May 4, 2022 | Posted by: Donna Alamolhoda

Understanding the difference between private mortgages and traditional bank mortgages can help you make the best decision for financing a new home. Each option provides the money to secure real estate ...

Home-Buying 101: A Guide to Purchasing Your First Home

April 20, 2022 | Posted by: Donna Alamolhoda

Home-Buying 101: A Guide to Purchasing Your First Home Buying a home involves a lot of complex steps, but by doing your homework ahead of time, you can boost your know-how and have more confidence in ...

Bank Of Canada Rate Update April 13, 2022

April 13, 2022 | Posted by: Donna Alamolhoda

Bank of Canada increases policy interest rate by 50 basis points, begins quantitative tightening The Bank of Canada today increased its target for the overnight rate to 1%, with the Bank Rate at 1¼% ...

5 Benefits of an Investment Property

April 6, 2022 | Posted by: Donna Alamolhoda

5 Benefits of an Investment Property Building a strong real estate portfolio is a great way to create passive income now and a strong investment portfolio for later. If you are looking at buildin ...

Tips for Picking the Right Home to Flip

March 16, 2022 | Posted by: Donna Alamolhoda

Guide to Choosing a House to Flip for Maximum Profit Not every property will make a promising flip. Here is everything you need to know to maximize your profits from the very start while minimizing ...

Bank Of Canada Rate Update March 2, 2022

March 2, 2022 | Posted by: Donna Alamolhoda

Bank of Canada Increases Policy Interest Rate The Bank of Canada today increased its target for the overnight rate to ½ %, with the Bank Rate at ¾ % and the deposit rate at ½ %. The Bank is contin ...

Can Housing Upgrades Affect Your Insurance?

February 23, 2022 | Posted by: Donna Alamolhoda

Housing upgrades have the potential to leave you underinsured so it is important to always contact your home insurance before starting a home renovation. Home renovations are trendy right now due to ...

Rent to Own Homes vs. Mortgage: How Do They Work?

February 9, 2022 | Posted by: Donna Alamolhoda

Rent to Own Homes vs. Mortgage: How Do They Work? If you're hoping to achieve your dreams of homeownership, rent-to-own and mortgage are two options to consider. Here is everything you need to know a ...

Bank Of Canada Rate Update January 26, 2022

January 26, 2022 | Posted by: Donna Alamolhoda

Bank of Canada maintains policy rate, removes exceptional forward guidance The Bank of Canada today held its target for the overnight rate at the effective lower bound of ¼ %, with the Bank Rate at ...

How Much of A Mortgage Can You Afford?

January 5, 2022 | Posted by: Donna Alamolhoda

How Much of a Mortgage Can You Afford? Mortgage Application: How Much of A Mortgage Can You Afford? The mortgage application process involves a buyer's due diligence in calculating how much mortgage ...

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