The Privilege of Mortgage Pre-Payments
What Are Prepayment Privileges? Becoming a home-owner in Canada is an amazing achievement in its own, but unfortunately the...
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Taylor Atkinson
- Jul 21
- 2 min
What To Expect From Closing Costs in BC
Buying a house is expensive, duh. An expense that most people often forget about are the closing costs associated with solidifying...
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Taylor Atkinson
- Jul 4
- 3 min
What Kind of Documents Do I Need To Provide To Get a Mortgage?
Throughout your mortgage application your mortgage specialist will be asking you for A LOT of documents. Let’s go through the standard...
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Taylor Atkinson
- Jun 11
- 3 min
Mortgage Renewal VS. Mortgage Refinance
Gosh dang, there are so many different mortgage terms it can be hard to keep up (even after you’ve already qualified and funded your...
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Taylor Atkinson
- May 18
- 2 min
The First Home Savings Account: Helping First-Time Homebuyers Save
If you're thinking about jumping into the housing market, now might be the time to do it. Prices are on the rise and buying your first...
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Taylor Atkinson
- May 13
- 3 min
5 Reasons Why Exploring Options For Mortgage Renewal Can Save You Thousands
We like to think of mortgage renewals as an opportunity to press the reset button on your mortgage. “51% of Canadian homeowners don’t...
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Taylor Atkinson
- May 4
- 2 min
Thinking Of Entering The Market? Here's Your Sign.
Have you been thinking of finally entering the housing market, but waiting for the best time? Well here it is! On April 12th the Bank of...
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Taylor Atkinson
- Apr 24
- 4 min
How to Purchase a Short-Term Rental Condo in Kelowna
This blog post is written by Emily Zurrer, a top-rated real estate agent in Kelowna. If you’re looking at increasing your wealth through...
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Taylor Atkinson
- Apr 21
- 2 min
Title Fraud and Title Insurance
There has been a spike in title fraud in Canada in 2023 so it’s a good idea to be aware of what it is and how you can do your best to...
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Taylor Atkinson
- Apr 13
- 4 min
How Much Income Do I Need To Buy A House?
This is the big question: how much money do I have to make in order to afford a house in Canada? Well the short answer is that it...
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Taylor Atkinson
- Apr 6
- 4 min
Good Debt vs. Bad Debt
“I thought all debt was bad?” - a very common misconception. There is a difference between “good debt” and “bad debt”. Debt is often used...
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Taylor Atkinson
- Mar 24
- 3 min
The Life of Your Deposit
We all know that buying a property can be overwhelming - it is a huge investment of your hard earned money. When it comes to your...
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Taylor Atkinson
- Mar 20
- 3 min
5 Tips to Get Pre-Approved for a Higher Loan Amount
A pre-approval is key before you start looking for a home. It lets you know how much you can afford to spend on a home by outlining how...
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Taylor Atkinson
- Mar 9
- 3 min
What is a HELOC?
First off, HELOC stands for "Home Equity Line Of Credit". This is a secured form of credit where the lender uses the equity in your home...
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Taylor Atkinson
- Feb 16
- 2 min
The Life of a Deposit – From Realtor to Close
Buying a property can be overwhelming. Knowing who does what, where your money goes and all the ins and outs will provide you with some...
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Taylor Atkinson
- Feb 15
- 4 min
Variable vs Fixed Rates, That is the question?
Should I Lock in my Variable Rate Mortgage? It’s hard to believe it’s the middle of December and 2023 is right around the corner. For...
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Taylor Atkinson
- Feb 15
- 3 min
I am sick of renting! How much do I need to buy a house?
How Much Do I Need For A Down Payment To Buy A House? Very rarely do people have the cash to buy a house in full. Most borrowers must put...
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Taylor Atkinson
- Feb 13
- 3 min
What is a Mortgage Term? What Does Amortization Mean?
When looking for a mortgage, you have many decisions, including choosing the mortgage terms and amortization. These are two big decisions...
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Taylor Atkinson
- Feb 13
- 2 min
Why are Canadians Moving and Where?
During the pandemic, millions of people moved. Everyone moved for different reasons, and while 84% of Canadians didn’t need a change due...
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Taylor Atkinson
- Feb 13
- 2 min
5 Things to Consider When Renewing Your Mortgage
When your mortgage term comes to an end, the next step is to look at your mortgage renewal options. Here are five things you should...
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