When homes near you come on the market and sell quickly, it’s tempting to wonder how the new buyers were able to purchase that home and qualify for the mortgage, especially in Vancouver Were they lucky? Did their parents lend them the down payment? Did the ball simply roll their way? Some people believe that [...]
If you’re happy paying the banks more than you have to, STOP reading right here. BUT, if you’re tired of being hoodwinked, read on – For fun, I just called up the bank and asked them what their best 5 year rate was. Guess what they said… Well, our posted rate is 5.39%, but if [...]
Here’s a quick note to let you know how you and I can help anyone you feel comfortable introducing me to. I recently read a survey that said most renters would prefer to own a home. Makes sense, yes? But did you know that most of them are stopped dead in their tracks because they [...]
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 [...]
Although interest rates are not likely changing anytime soon, the day of reckoning is FAST approaching. In the meantime, Flaherty’s cutting elsewhere. It’s expected tomorrow that Jimbo will be cutting loan-to-value ratios on refinances from 90% to 85% An amortization reduction is also rumoured to be in the cards, going from 35 to 30 years. [...]
In·di·an Giv·er n. (ca. 1848): A Federal Government which gives something to another and then takes it back. Wow, that sounds familiar, huh. I guess All the HUGE FINANCIAL brain power that went in to extending amortizations to 40 years, was for not. Latest word on the street has the Feds once again monkeying around [...]
Suggesting a higher listing price may be exactly what the seller wants to hear. In fact, it may even establish rapport with the seller. Is it wrong to establish rapport, knowing full well the price is too high? I read a book a couple of years ago on Psychology. Based on the story below, as [...]
The story goes that a little girl was watching her mom prepare the holiday ham. As she watched, she wondered why her mother cut off both ends of the ham before putting it in the pot, so she asked. Stumped, the mother realized that she didn’t know. She replied, “I’m not sure, sweetie. I’m just [...]
You’ve been paying off your mortgage religiously for the past 5 years. Now it’s time for your mortgage to be renewed, good luck getting the best rate! When the time to renew your mortgage comes, you should keep in mind that there are better rates out there. Contact me and I will share the secret [...]
www.MyMobileLoanApp.com A powerful iPhone mortgage calculator that allows users to calculate mortgage payments with precise accuracy. Specifically geared towards ease of use. Automatically shows rates, calculates payments, determines income needed and also mortgage capacity with only a few clicks of a button. Video also shows how to simply add this or any URL to your [...]
