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The homebuying process can be overwhelming for anybody, but even more so for first-time homebuyers. But whether for a first-time home...
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Expert Tips & Advice from Mortgage BrokerYEG
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- May 3
- 3 min
How to prepare your home for the upcoming spring home buying market
The longer days and warmer temperatures of spring herald an awakening not only in nature, but typically also in the country’s housing...
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- Apr 24
- 1 min
April 2023 - Overview of Alberta Housing Market
To see all of Canada/other Canadian provinces: click here Any questions, always happy to help :) Nikole Rolof TMG The Mortgage Group...
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- Apr 20
- 2 min
Insured, insurable and uninsured mortgages…what’s the difference?
If you’ve spent any amount of time researching mortgage rates, you’ll likely have seen references to these types of products: insured,...
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- Apr 5
- 2 min
Coming soon: Canada's new Tax-Free First Home Savings Account. Here's what you need to know.
If you’re a first-time buyer (or know somebody who is), you may be interested in knowing more about Canada’s brand new Tax-Free First...
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- Mar 25
- 2 min
Energy Efficiency Housing Rebate
Did you recently purchase an Energy Efficient Home? This could be either a newly built house/condo or an existing house/ condo that has...
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- Mar 3
- 2 min
Do mortgages vanish when people pass away?
The short answer is no. It may seem like a morbid thought, but the fact is, for most people, their mortgage is the largest debt they’ll...
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- Feb 22
- 3 min
10 Ways to Improve Your Credit Score
Don’t underestimate the power of your credit score. If you’ve had some credit challenges, there are ways to improve your score in six to...
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- Jan 10
- 3 min
What you need to know about the foreign buyer ban
The start of the new year saw Canada’s new foreign buyer ban officially come into effect. The two year-ban, originally passed by...
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- Jan 3
- 2 min
Here's what I'll be watching in 2023
With 2022 now in our rear-view mirror, it’s time to look ahead at what the coming year may have in store. I think it’s fair to say 2022...
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- Dec 30, 2022
- 3 min
Top home improvement tips to consider before selling your home
A renovation is probably the last thing on your mind right before you plan to sell your home. However, there are some key areas where a...
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- Dec 8, 2022
- 2 min
What You Need To Know About "Trigger Rates"
There’s been a great deal of talk in the media lately about variable-rate mortgage borrowers hitting their so-called “trigger rate.” ...
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- Nov 13, 2022
- 2 min
The importance of choosing the right mortgage features
A common mistake some mortgage shoppers make is focusing entirely on getting the lowest rate. Don’t get me wrong, a low rate is...
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- Oct 19, 2022
- 2 min
What Borrowers Look For In A Mortgage
A growing number of mortgage consumers are looking for features beyond just a great rate. Just 13% of mortgage holders said rate was...
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- Sep 23, 2022
- 3 min
Is Co-Ownership Right For You?
With interest rates rising, along with the overall cost of living, more people are turning to creative options to achieve homeownership....
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- Sep 5, 2022
- 3 min
What we can learn from the economy conditions 10 years ago
Written by Mark Kerzner, President & CEO TMG The Mortgage Group Do any of the following questions relating to our current economic...
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- Sep 1, 2022
- 3 min
Understanding Down Payments
For many homebuyers, the down payment is the biggest hurdle along the path to homeownership. This is especially true for first-time...
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- Aug 22, 2022
- 2 min
Collaterol Charge Mortgages
I came across a co-workers blog tonight on Collaterol Charge Mortgages and it is still a perfect explanation so I asked to post it here....
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- Jul 17, 2022
- 2 min
What has Happened Historically after Large Prime Rate Increases?
OH you guys I found some amazing STATS! They can make sense to everyone and are purely factual which is why I can never contain my...
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- Jul 13, 2022
- 5 min
Bank of Canada Increases Overnight Rate by 1%
The below is directly from the Bank of Canada on the reasonings for the rate change. Bank of Canada link FIRST THOUGH, A QUESTION TO...
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