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Practical information about BC mortgages, rates, and real estate - written plainly, without the hype.

July 2013

Chapter 3 - All the pieces of the puzzle.

You are now at the point where you know some differences between life and mortgage insurance. You now also know the steps involved with getting...

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July 2013

Chapter 2 - Steps for buying life insurance

It is time to consider life insurance when you take on a large financial liability that requires an ongoing need for protection. This can be...

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July 2013

Chapter 1 - Mortgage Insurance vs. Life Insurance

Talking about ones own demise is never easy or fun, but it is essential. When protecting your family from unexpected loss the mortgage can take the...

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July 2013

Mortgage Pre-Payment Privileges 101

When shopping for a mortgage a lot of first-time homebuyers make the mistake of only looking for the lowest mortgage rate. Although your mortgage rate...

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June 2013

How To Choose A Lawyer For Your Real Estate Purchase

Two of the most costly closing costs for homebuyers are home inspections and legal fees. Although most homebuyers know the importance of a home inspection,...

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June 2013

Understanding Mortgage Penalties in Canada

When you’re shopping for a mortgage, probably the last thing on your mind is mortgage penalties. If you’re a savvy homebuyer you’ll look for the lowest mortgage rate with a...

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June 2013

Mortgage Insurance? Life Insurance? I'm confused.

[color-box] Next week we will be publishing a complete, straight forward guide on choosing life insurance. It will be completely transparent and will remove a...

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May 2013

Are 30-Year Mortgage Amortizations on the Chopping Block?

The once red hot real estate market has had some air let out of its balloon. Last year the federal government tightened mortgage rules, capping...

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May 2013

HST to GST: What it means for Homebuyers

Buying a property in B.C. just got a lot less expensive. Starting April 1, 2013, the 12 per cent Harmonized Sales Tax (HST) is being replaced...

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April 2013

Why You Shouldn’t Skip Your Home Inspection

In hot real estate markets like Vancouver, a recent trend has been for homebuyers to skip home inspections. If you’re been searching for a home...

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