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New government rule changes in effect

Well, as planned the governments rule changes are now in effect as…

What to expect when purchasing a home

Most first time buyers don’t know exactly where to start when home…

More changes made to mortgage rules

It’s been a frantic week for many in the mortgage industry as…

New rate a welcome feature

I know I ramble on about interest rates all the time, but…

Housing industry stays healthy despite uncertainty

Last week proved once again that the world economy has a few…

New data reflects current Canadian market status

A couple of times per year the Canadian Association of Accredited Mortgage…

Continued low interest rates good news

Another few weeks and spring will be gone, making way for higher…

Spring is the most popular time to buy

It’s no secret that spring in Canada is the most popular time…

Beware of mortgage fraud

In a time where identity theft and Ponzi schemes are plastered across…

Understanding the role of the ‘oilfield worker’

Every Albertan knows someone working in the field, the oilfield that is.…

Family maintenance got you down?

Over the years I’ve heard many stories about families separating and it’s…

Tax time could mean it’s time to buy a home

It’s the end of tax season in Canada and you either loathe…

Carney keeps overnight rate unchanged

For the 13th consecutive time and since September 2010, Bank of Canada…

Housing market supported by strong fundamentals

There has been a lot of yodelling from the top ranks of…

Flaherty’s rile reprieve

Jim Flaherty, our minister of finance came out last week with the…

A fine line in balancing the market

Last week we heard our Minister of Finance, Jim Flaherty say “It’s…

Home show reflects confidence in housing market

If you had the pleasure of visiting the CHBA-CA’s 2012 Home Show,…

Government rule changes for payout penalties

A couple of years ago our government decided to delve deeper in…

Changes in mortgage industry looming

There’s a lot of chatter in the mortgage industry right now with…

Tips to keep in mind between mortgage approval and funding

In light of the new market realities and tightening of credit underwriting…