Stephanie Nash
Did You Get Your Mortgage in 2020? Pay Close Attention to Your Renewal Date!
The Canadian housing market experienced an unprecedented boom in 2020, marked by record-breaking sales across the country. While this...
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Stephanie Nash
Jun 5, 20233 min
Purchasing New Construction May Help You Increase Your Down Payment by 10%
Buying a home can be a daunting experience, especially if it's your first time. One of the biggest challenges for many first-time...
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Stephanie Nash
May 15, 20232 min
The First Home Savings Account: A New Program to Help First-Time Homebuyers Save
Are you thinking about buying your first home soon? With the housing market starting to stabilize and prices on the rise, now might be...
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Stephanie Nash
May 15, 20232 min
Your Gardening To-Do List
If you are looking to have a garden that is the envy of the neighbourhood, May is a great time to get started on your gardening to-do...
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Stephanie Nash
May 8, 20232 min
How to Pay Off Your Mortgage Faster
When it comes to homeownership, many of us dream of the day we will be mortgage-free. While most mortgages operate on a 25-year...
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Stephanie Nash
May 1, 20233 min
Why Exploring Your Options for Mortgage Renewal Can Save You Thousands
Renegotiating your mortgage at renewal time is an excellent way to save money and ensure that you have the best mortgage product for your...
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Stephanie Nash
Apr 4, 20234 min
Good Debt vs. Bad Debt!
Debt is a financial tool that allows individuals and businesses to borrow money to achieve their financial goals. However, not all debt...
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Stephanie Nash
Mar 28, 20232 min
Economic Insights from Dr. Sherry Cooper
The Bank of Canada was the first major central bank to hit the pause button on rate hikes in late January. Given the slowdown in...
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Stephanie Nash
Mar 15, 20232 min
Preparing for the Spring Market
According to the Canadian Real Estate Association, the Spring market is anticipating a drop in home prices edging down approximately 6%...
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Stephanie Nash
Mar 8, 20232 min
Fraud Awareness Month
Did you know? March is fraud awareness month in the mortgage industry, which makes this is a great time to talk about title insurance! As...
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Stephanie Nash
Mar 2, 20233 min
How to Kick your Adult Kids Out of the Home
It has become apparently harder for the younger generation to purchase their first home. With the interest rates and stress test, and...
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Stephanie Nash
Feb 28, 20232 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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Stephanie Nash
Feb 23, 20232 min
Economic Insights from Dr. Sherry Cooper
Even bond traders and economists are stumped about what the next few years will bring. The repercussions of a global economy that stopped...
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Stephanie Nash
Feb 14, 20232 min
5 Tips to Get Pre-Approved for a Higher Loan Amount
Getting pre-approved is a crucial first step when buying a home. It tells you how much you can spend on a home between your down payment...
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Stephanie Nash
Feb 2, 20232 min
What to Know About Second Mortgages
A second mortgage is a mortgage that is taken out against a property that already has a home loan (mortgage) on it. Generally people take...
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Stephanie Nash
Jan 27, 20232 min
What to Do if Canada Enters a Recession
Recessions can feel scary. Suddenly thousands of people are without jobs, and there’s less money circulating in the economy. But, before...
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Stephanie Nash
Jan 20, 20231 min
Economic Insights from Dr. Sherry Cooper
What a year this has been. In the face of red-hot inflation, the Bank of Canada raised its policy rate by a whopping 400 basis points to...
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Stephanie Nash
Jan 6, 20233 min
Alternative Lending
When traditional lenders (such as banks or credit unions) deny mortgage financing, it can be easy to feel discouraged. However, it is...
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Stephanie Nash
Jan 3, 20233 min
Does it Make Sense to Refinance After the Holidays?
If the holidays left you with a mountain of credit card debt and less money in your bank account than you’d like, you might consider...
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Stephanie Nash
Dec 22, 20222 min
2023 Financial Resolutions
After the whirlwind economic year we have had, making your finances work for you is already top of mind for most Canadians as we head...
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