For most of us, buying a home is the largest purchase that we will make in our lives and there are a lot of factors to consider. Whether you are a first-time home buyer or are relocating from your existing home, the feeling can be overwhelming and there are a few things to keep in […]
When looking to secure a mortgage loan from a bank, there are several hurdles that borrowers need to leap over. This can be especially stressful combined with time-sensitive pressures – such as when trying to close a deal before another buyer swoops in with a better offer on your dream home. If the bank takes […]
Despite last years’ global pandemic, home sales in Metro Vancouver were 24.6% above the 10-year sales average for November. This dramatic increase in sales alludes to the fact that a higher number of people are applying for mortgages within the province.But the process of applying for, and securing a mortgage, doesn’t look the same for […]
From driving an Ubers afterhours, to managing Airbnb spaces, or creating on Fiverr; Canada’s gig economy has been surging rapidly in recent years. Millennials nationwide are taking an entrepreneurial approach to reach their financing goals. The unprecedented growth in the e-commerce sector has revealed many fascinating opportunities for freelancers to accumulate passive income. As if […]
Ever wondered how property value is “assessed”? Let’s say you bought a two-bedroom condo in North Vancouver for $850,000, but BC Assessment values your new place at only $800,000, or imagine selling a detached house for $1 million, even though BC Assessment estimated the home value at around $900,000. Something seems a bit off here, […]
Everybody knows that the COVID-19 Pandemic has had quite an impact on 2020 and will likely continue to do so for the years to come; but what does that mean for traditional mortgages? Well for starters this year more than ever, we saw a shift of traditional shopping from in-store to online, boosting the market […]
Almost everyone knows it’s a good idea to renovate before selling your property. A little paint, new lighting, and posh flooring can go a long way in helping you increase your potential revenue. This increase in property value after a renovation is also known as Return on Investment (ROI). Most homeowners are surprised to learn […]
Lets start with the definitions: Your credit score is a number, based on specific information that gets displayed on your credit report. If you are struggling with high credit card debt with high rates, your credit score may be at risk. Using a mortgage vehicle cab help you pay down debt to save your credit before it’s too […]