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Think of the kids...Even if you don't have any!
ADVICE | BUYING Author: LEE IVANS
As an adult, you might be interested in a neighborhood that is easy driving distance from a golf course, close to shopping and fine dining restaurants, or has nearby trails suitable for walki...
read moreKam's Mortgage Minute - Mortgage Fraud up
ADVICE | MORTGAGES Author: Kam Brar
February 21, 2012
Mortgage fraud on the rise reports Equifax Canada, co...
read more10 year term rate for 3.99% mortgage oac? Why not?
ADVICE | MORTGAGES Author: Caroline Lennox
Come and get it!
Several lenders are still offering an incredibly low 10 year term rate of 3.99% closed on approved credit. And these mortgages are sellin...
Kam's Mortgage Minute - Quebec tuition hikes
ADVICE | MORTGAGES Author: Kam Brar
February 20, 2012
Quebec students protest rising tuition hikes read more
NEWS RELEASE - Transition measures support new-home buyers, builders
RESOURCE | BUYING Author: LEE IVANS
VICTORIA – New housing transition measures give certainty to an important economic sector and help to keep taxes equitable throughout the transition as the province returns...
read moreDown Payments - where to get them, how much you need
ADVICE | MORTGAGES Author: Caroline Lennox
Potential Sources of Down Payments include:
- Savings
- Borrowed RRSP’s (Government Programs)
- Non-repayabl...
Pay down mortgage or contribute to RRSP part 2
ADVICE | MORTGAGES Author: chris murphy
Rob Carrick has been encountering some push back on his premise that paying down the mortgage is best. His second article adds more information worth looking at.
Kam's Mortgage Minute - Tribute to a Legend
ADVICE | MORTGAGES Author: Kam Brar
February 17, 2012
Tribute to gary Carter a baseball legend
&... read moreKam's Mortgage Minute - Housing market slows to a crawl
ADVICE | MORTGAGES Author: Kam Brar
February 16, 2012
Housing market slows to a crawl
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read moreKam's Mortgage Minute - Will the Housing Market CRASH?
ADVICE | MORTGAGES Author: Kam Brar
February 15, 2012
Will the housing market crash?
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read moreUnderstanding the Home Buying Process
ADVICE | BUYING Author: LEE IVANS
The more you know about the best way to reach a goal, the more likely you are to get the result you want. So, whether you’re hunting for a new job, assembling a backyard BBQ, or tra...
read moreKam's Mortgage Minute - Valentine's Day and how you "SPEND" it!
ADVICE | MORTGAGES Author: Kam Brar
February 14, 2012
Valentine's Day and finances
RRSP choices - pay down the mortgage or contribute to RRSP
ADVICE | MORTGAGES Author: chris murphy
This is a great short video off the Globe and Mail. There are some good thoughts that could be applicable for this year, the low mortgage rates and maybe low investment returns.
&l... read moreKam'd Mortgage Minute - War of 1812 and Snooki
ADVICE | MORTGAGES Author: Kam Brar
February 13, 2012
Kam's discussion on the war of 1812 and Snooki&l...
read moreFive tips for choosing a contractor
RESOURCE | RENOVATIONS Author: LEE IVANS
Whether it's the need for a change, an upgrade, or an emergency home repair, most homeowners will at some point need to hire a contractor. Renovations and repai...
read moreEnergy upgrades help new buyers and homeowners save some green
ADVICE | MORTGAGES Author: Caroline Lennox
When the cold weather strikes and you notice drafty windows and increasing utility bills, it may be time to think green.
Upgrades to improve your home's energy co...
Kam's Mortgage Minute - Banks rates on the rise
ADVICE | MORTGAGES Author: Kam Brar
February 09, 2012
Bank rates rise and Western population growth read more
Have rates hit bottom? Those rate specials are being taken off the table.
ADVICE | MORTGAGES Author: chris murphy
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Greek Debt and DND men and women
ADVICE | MORTGAGES Author: Kam Brar
February 09, 2012
Greek debt and the DND...
read moreHome Viewing Checklist
ADVICE | BUYING Author: LEE IVANS
GENERAL UPKEEP
- Home is clean and uncluttered
- Lawns are cut
- Walls are clean and free of chipping <...
When Bad Things Happen to Good People: 10 Tips on Obtaining a Mortgage After Bankruptcy
ADVICE | MORTGAGES Author: Caroline Lennox
Many Canadians find themselves bogged down with a bad credit rating for the wrong reason –illness, losing a job, or simply not understanding consumer credit. Sometimes bad financial...
read moreCanadian Housing Starts - February 8, 2012
RESOURCE | BUYING Author: LEE IVANS
Canadian housing starts began the year with a seasonally adjusted annual rate (SAAR) of 197,900 starts in January. While start...
read moreKam's Mortgage Minute - Bank Fees on the Rise
ADVICE | MORTGAGES Author: Kam Brar
February 08, 2012
Bank fees on the rise
Renters wanting buy. How rates can affect their timing.
ADVICE | MORTGAGES Author: chris murphy
Renters and the Rate Influence
Kam's Mortgage Minute - Lenders are tightening up on self-employed mortgage guidelines
ADVICE | MORTGAGES Author: Kam Brar
February 07, 2012
TD bank tightens up on self employed mortgages read more
Buy Your Next Home For Less
ADVICE | BUYING Author: Steve Dyment
Twongo. Groupon. Websites like these didn’t exist just a few years ago but now are becoming household phrases. It goes to show that everyone likes a d...
read moreMortgage rate fiaxation - and stay flexible?
RESOURCE | MORTGAGES Author: chris murphy
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Kam's Mortgage Minute - Greek Debt and Personal Household DebtADVICE | MORTGAGES Author: Kam Brar February 06, 2012 Greek debt and Canadian Household Debt. Are the two s... read moreHow to get a credit card post-bankruptcy discharge, you have no credit history or your credit rating is poorHOW-TO | MORTGAGES Author: Caroline Lennox Q: How do I get a credit card now that my credit is bad, and/or the bankruptcy has been discharged? Kam's Mortgage Minute - Self Emplyed stated income mortgageADVICE | MORTGAGES Author: Kam Brar February 03, 2012 Lenders changing rules on stated income... ... read moreOpenHouse is a collection of local real estate sites connected together. We strive to serve you better. 
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