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3 Mortgage Scenarios We See All the Time
Believe it or not, there are so many other Canadians with the same mortgage questions/concerns/problems as you! Your mortgage situation...
Taylor Atkinson
Nov 7, 20233 min read
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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...
Taylor Atkinson
Sep 7, 20234 min read
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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...
Taylor Atkinson
Jul 21, 20232 min read
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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...
Taylor Atkinson
Jul 4, 20233 min read
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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...
Taylor Atkinson
Jun 11, 20233 min read
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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...
Taylor Atkinson
May 18, 20232 min read
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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...
Taylor Atkinson
May 13, 20233 min read
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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...
Taylor Atkinson
May 4, 20232 min read
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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...
Taylor Atkinson
Apr 24, 20234 min read
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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...
Taylor Atkinson
Apr 21, 20232 min read
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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...
Taylor Atkinson
Apr 13, 20234 min read
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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...
Taylor Atkinson
Apr 6, 20234 min read
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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...
Taylor Atkinson
Mar 24, 20233 min read
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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...
Taylor Atkinson
Mar 20, 20233 min read
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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...
Taylor Atkinson
Mar 9, 20233 min read
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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...
Taylor Atkinson
Feb 16, 20232 min read
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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...
Taylor Atkinson
Feb 15, 20234 min read
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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...
Taylor Atkinson
Feb 15, 20233 min read
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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...
Taylor Atkinson
Feb 13, 20233 min read
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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...
Taylor Atkinson
Feb 13, 20232 min read
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