Residential Market Commentary - Getting better, faster
The Bank of Canada has sent two clear signals that things are getting better, faster, than it had expected. In its latest Monetary Policy...


Getting Your Yard Spring Ready
Spring is just around the corner and I have a few great tips to help you get your yard ready for the coming season! Clean Up Your Yard:...


What is a Reverse Mortgage?
Did you know? Reverse mortgages are continuing to gain popularity for 55+ homeowners in Canada! For many Canadians who are looking to retire but currently facing high debt load and ongoing expenses, as well as reduced income, it can be a challenge. This is where the reverse mortgage can help! This product is also a great option for anyone wanting to assist their elderly parents. Instead of selling the home and moving them to a care home or assisted living, a rever


**OSFI new stress test announcement** (spoiler: it isn't as scary as everyone is making it sound)
Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions (OSFI) announced today they are re-opening the discussions around the...


What items in a mortgage transactions have higher risk for fraud?
Often people are not doing anything wrong but different aspects of their mortgage transaction will make a lender look more closely at...


A Mortgage Pre-Approval is Not What you Think
Although going through the pre-approval process is more important than ever, the term ‘pre-approval’ is often misleading as it addresses...


How big can penalties be?
Often the penalty of a fixed rate mortgage will be the best reason to select a variable rate mortgage. Some penalties on fixed rate...


Why was our first home a duplex?
When we bought our first home we were living in a basement apartment. We were sick of sharing a garbage day and driveway and laundry...


Coming Soon... podcast
Is anyone else tired of hearing all the amazing parts of how celebrities did something that you and I "should" try to do? I present to...


Individual Growth Award - 2020 - really?
I am blown away by the growth and support I have seen throughout the strangest year of my life. 2020 you were full of so much I never...





















