In Winnipeg, MB, Jackson and Hailey have been living in a rental home for more than three years. They liked this rental home so much; they asked the landlord if they could buy this house. The landlord agreed to sell the property for $300,000 to Jackson and Hailey. On August 1, 2015, the landlord as “seller” […]

It’s been a month since Donald Trump stunned the world by beating Hillary Clinton and his presidential win is already affecting many Canadians. Who else but Donald could wipe out more than 1 Trillion dollars in the bond market [1] as investors worry about his campaign promises to cut taxes and take on massive amounts of debt? […]

To understand financing options for conventional borrowers – ask your Dominion Lending Centres Mortgage Broker.  In October 2016 the Federal Government announced some significant changes to mortgage rules for high ratio borrowers.  Changes for high ratio mortgages took effect Oct 17th.  Changes for conventional borrowers took effect Nov 30th.  These changes will result in tighter guidelines […]

Strata condominiums or townhouses are a popular home options with many benefits including providing little personal maintenance, the ability to live in a more populated area, among others. 10 Things you should know about Condo and Townhouse Strata Properties Each Strata lot typically has one vote. You may have a monthly strata fees which will […]

Have you found the house of your dreams? But there is already an accepted offer in place? OK, but are there outstanding subjects on the offer? Perhaps there’s a ‘subject to sale’ with a 72-hour trigger clause against the potential buyer, and this one condition might still be anywhere from two to six weeks from […]

The King of Pop made the best-selling album of all time, Thriller (which came out 34 years and two days ago!), with sales of around 65 million copies. Yet in spite of the huge revenues he continued to receive from such recordings, Michael Jackson died broke. How could this be? The answer to this question reveals […]

Starting the journey to homeownership can be overwhelming and stressful. But with a little planning, you’ll get the home that’s right for you. A home that strikes a balance between your “wish list” items and the practical realities of the property, location and the housing market. Before you know it, you’ll have a place to […]

Latest statistics indicate that Canadians are currently carrying over $450 BILLION in consumer debt! Mortgage Brokers are often called in to help refinance someone’s home in order to repay credit card debts. With current low mortgage rates, it certainly is advantageous to pay off high interest unsecured debts in order to lower monthly carrying costs. Credit as a […]

The fast pace of buying and selling real estate is daunting. Throw in trying to manage closing dates, possession dates and access to the proceeds for the purchase and you have a recipe for disaster. I recently received an email from a potential client asking these very questions: “I was wondering how the process usually […]

Your maximum mortgage amount is determined by your credit profile, your usable income (which is determined by each lender), your down payment among other requirements. Not all applicants fit into one box and this is why you should never trust the “What do I Qualify for Mortgage Calculators”. Let me tell you a story about […]