Stephanie Nash
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, 2023
- 2 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 1, 2023
- 3 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, 2023
- 4 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, 2023
- 2 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, 2023
- 2 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, 2023
- 2 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, 2023
- 3 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, 2023
- 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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Stephanie Nash
- Feb 23, 2023
- 2 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, 2023
- 2 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, 2023
- 2 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, 2023
- 2 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, 2023
- 1 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, 2023
- 3 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
- Dec 22, 2022
- 2 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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Stephanie Nash
- Dec 15, 2022
- 3 min
Budgeting for the Year Ahead
With the recent inflation and rising prices occurring across the country, it is time to take control of your finances. One of the...
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Stephanie Nash
- Nov 28, 2022
- 2 min
Enjoying a Debt-Free Holiday
The holidays are coming up! As much as these celebrations bring us joy and harmony, they can also bring us stress. This is particularly...
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Stephanie Nash
- Nov 15, 2022
- 2 min
Winterizing Your Home
With the changing of the seasons, it can be a good time to take stock of your home and ensure you are ready for the colder weather. To...
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Stephanie Nash
- Nov 8, 2022
- 2 min
Don't Be House Poor
Having the biggest and best home on the block sounds great – but not if it is at the expense of your life and monthly finances! Be smart...
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