Mortgage News

Snowbirds” Escape for Winter
08 December, 2011

Everywhere you turn, people are talking about the economic slowdown and if it’s still a good time to buy that vacation home in the U.S. or someplace else.

How Do You Choose Which One is Better - Fixed or Variable?
08 November, 2011

As promised in our blog last month, I thought we would do an overview of fixed versus variable rates, as this is a constant water cooler topic. As predicated, lenders have made significant changes to variable rate products.

Giving Thanks to Low Mortgage Rates
04 October, 2011

At this time last year, sitting around the feast laden table, many economic forecasts indicated that mortgage rates would be on the rise in 2011

Know the Mortgage Process Before You Start
29 July, 2011

Many first-time home buyers may be wondering where they should start with the mortgage process.

How Much Do You Know About Your Mortgage Protection Insurance?
15 June, 2011

f you've ever bought a home, you've probably been there: you meet with a lender to sign your mortgage documents and he or she offers you mortgage protection insurance. It can be as simple as ticking off a box and signing on the dotted line to accept the premiums and insure you and your family against death,

If Disaster Strikes Your Home: Will You Be Protected?
30 May, 2011

Recent images of devastating floods, tornadoes and fires, along with warnings by Environment Canada of the potential for severe summer weather, might have you wondering what protection there is for your home in the event of a natural disaster.

Poll: Almost 40% of Young Condo Buyers Not Aware of New Lending Rules
10 May, 2011

A recent poll conducted by Environics Research Group for TD Canada Trust reveals, not surprisingly, that the majority of urban Canadian condo buyers are first-time home buyers.

Consumer Confidence Up, Home Prices Calming Down
27 April, 2011

Consumer confidence rose by 4 points in April over the previous month, according to the Conference Board of Canada consumer confidence index. It also revealed a sharp shift in Canadians' attitudes toward making major purchases such as homes, appliances and automobiles.