Now that you’ve taken the leap in to a home mortgage, what’s next? Below are a few mortgage strategies that will definitely help retire that mortgage debt, sooner rather than later Ask me about our i-Care Program, you’ll be glad you did. Mark Fidgett, Your Vancouver Mortgage Broker For Life www.notapennydown.com 604-273-2002 P.S. Who’s the [...]
Mortgage financing is complex – too complex to trust it to what you can find in the “cloud.” Statistically speaking, each mortgage process involves upwards of 43 people, 100 to 150 phone calls, and reams of paper. If you or someone you know is trying to save money by looking to the Internet for mortgage [...]
The CBC did a great article on mortgage Insurance that I wanted to share with you. If you have a mortgage on your home, chances are good you also have mortgage insurance. The idea is that if you should become seriously ill or die before paying off the mortgage, the coverage will kick in and [...]
First, let me explain exactly what a collateral mortgage is. In laymans terms, the bank offers the client the perceived benefit of agreeing to a higher charge on their home. The value proposition, if values go up and you ever need extra cash, you don’t need to reapply for it. Kinda like a built-in line of [...]
We all know the lure of Vancouver, but why are the wealthy Chinese so keen to purchase properties in Vancouver? Sure the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) again named Vancouver as the “Most Livable City in the World” for 2011, but that’s only one reason Vancouver real estate prices are red hot. But why are wealthy Chinese bidding up [...]
This is an extremely informative excerpt from the book “Buying Real Estate in The US” A Rare Opportunity “It’s too good to be true.” While this statement is usually true, it appears to not be the case when talking about the real estate investment opportunities that exist right now for Canadians in the United States. [...]
Having run my own business for pretty much my whole adult life, I find this skill so Important. It’s amazing how See-Through Vision can make all the difference in the world. See-Through Vision is the simplest most important skill that you’ll ever develop. You actually start developing it between the age of three years old and [...]
You’re probably curious why Seatle homeowners can deduct their mortgage interest to reduce their tax bills, but Canadian homeowner across the border in Vancouver cannot make their mortgage tax deductible? You may be surprised to hear that you can make all of your mortgage interest tax deductible in Canada! The wealthy people in this country [...]
The kitchen is the heart of the home, and it’s the most highly valued room by buyers, so you want to make it show its best. Here are some tips to create a captivating kitchen: You can cut down on visual clutter by removing items you normally store on the counter. This will help your [...]
If your credit is less than stellar, applying today may actually make your credit worse. Don’t get me wrong, I’m not saying don’t apply. I’m saying, don’t apply yet. Do you suspect there may be an issue with your credit, if so, you’re better off pulling your bureau yourself. Your score will not be harmed [...]
