PENALTIES, PENALTIES, PENALTIES!!!  The terms of your mortgage matter.   You may have received the best rate, but you may have to pay $1000s to break your mortgage or be forced to wait until the end of the term or sell your property to break the mortgage.    The mortgage application process should be collaborative and […]

Did You Know? The average Canadian owes $23,000 in consumer debt and has at least 2 credit cards. Source: CBC.ca If you live paycheque to paycheque, the idea of somehow having enough money to invest and eventually having financial freedom seems about the furthest thing possible. But experts in financial education like to point out, that […]

Understanding Your Mortgage Rate. When it comes to mortgages, one of the most important influencers is interest rate but do you know how this rate is determined? It might surprise you to find out that there are 10 major factors that affect the interest you will pay on your home loan! Knowing these factors will […]

Investment Properties. So, you are looking to purchase a second property! Congratulations! This is a great opportunity for you to expand your financial portfolio and ensure stability for the future. However, before you launch into this purchase there are a few things you should know, depending on which type of second property you are looking […]

As inventory in Winnipeg continues to be scarce and/or gobbled up by the voracious appetite of homebuyers and private & corporate investors has been dramatically increasing sales & price.  With no supply relief on the horizon due to arguably terrible government and CMHC policy for over a decade and historically low interest rates, 2022 should […]

When the Future Becomes the Present. Thinking about retirement before it happens is just common sense. But what questions should you be asking yourself? While seeking the advice of a professional like a retirement advisor can be helpful, there are a few questions to start thinking about as you begin to plan. Deciding early what […]

Winnipeg’s Market is HOT this year.  Inventory is very low and it is a seller’s market.   Many home buyers are having home inspections done before the offer date for their peace of mind.  One of the reason’s “it provides an out” probably is not going to apply in our current market.  However, if you can […]

Canadian 5-Year Bond Yield Surges   In an unprecedented move, bond yields are spiking around the world. Yields globally are now at levels last seen before the coronavirus spread worldwide. At the same time, commodity prices are surging, including energy, metals and minerals, agricultural products and lumber. The Biden administration’s $1.9 trillion stimulus package is has […]

Housing Continued to Surge in January   Today the Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA) released statistics showing national home sales hit another all-time high in January 2021. Canadian home sales increased 2.0% month-on-month (m-o-m) building on December’s 7.0% gain. On a year-over-year (y-o-y) basis, existing home sales surged 35.2%. As the chart below shows, January […]

Here are some of the top reasons why people refinance their mortgage. To consolidate high interest rate debt. To get a better mortgage rate and lower payment and interest costs Increase their mortgage amortization to lower their payment. Access home equity through a home equity line of credit. For the down payment of a new […]