Affleck Mortgage http://www.affleckmortgage.com Chalk it up to sound advice. Mon, 06 Feb 2012 12:55:45 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Regardless of the new rules, we can still do 0% down http://www.affleckmortgage.com/regardless-of-the-new-rules-we-can-still-do-0-down/149/ http://www.affleckmortgage.com/regardless-of-the-new-rules-we-can-still-do-0-down/149/#comments Tue, 10 Jan 2012 07:36:37 +0000 http://www.affleckmortgage.com/?p=149 Since March 18, the government mortgage changes have now taken place, however this has not affected the amount you need as a down payment. You can still put down as little 5% on the purchase of a home AND with good credit as little as 0% down!! Leave the green in your jeans.

]]> http://www.affleckmortgage.com/regardless-of-the-new-rules-we-can-still-do-0-down/149/feed/ 0 The 8 day count down to mortgage change http://www.affleckmortgage.com/the-8-day-count-down-to-mortgage-change/147/ http://www.affleckmortgage.com/the-8-day-count-down-to-mortgage-change/147/#comments Tue, 10 Jan 2012 07:35:42 +0000 http://www.affleckmortgage.com/?p=147 For those of you who may not know, March 18/2011 is the day the new Canadian mortgage rules take affect. This will affect if you are interested in a LOC secured against your home, looking to refinance to pull out equity or if your are looking to purchase a home. If this is you, contact me for more details.

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ATB economist, Dan Sumner, came out with his view of the new budge released by the government today.  Here are the nuts and bolts of what he was saying:

  1. We are still in the red, but with a plan to be out by 2015
  2. We are ahead of most developed nations in terms of our economy
  3. This will continue to in-still foreign  investment into Canada

For a review of the doc, follow this link.  http://www.industrymailout.com/Industry/View.aspx?id=263512&q=297437696&qz=ba1004

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A recent article in the Edmonton Journal (April 7, 2010) highlights the features critical to your home security system, ensuring that your home is really protected.  When our family was broken into, we realized that the value of what was stolen paled in comparison to the feeling of having your sense of security ripped to shreds.  Installing a home security system was key in reestablishing our confidence and security, back in our home.  When looking for a system, their are a couple key things to keep in mind.

 

  1. Quality of components installed in your home.
  2. Local monitoring (this cannot be stressed enough)
  3. Ensuring that the system is tested regularly to ensure operational status.
  4. Simple to use.  If its too complicated, you will not used it

 

Check out the article at:

http://www2.canada.com/edmontonjournal/news/newhomes/story.htmlid=f6b9422d-974a-4008-8721-6cf2de0e76bc

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Finding a picture of your home town in the high end Canadian Mens Magazine, Sharp.

 

In the April 2011 issue of Sharp, the article Underground Takeover highlights the concerns of foreign investment and/or takeover, of our Canadian natural resources. The key concerns are:

  1. What is the best way to make the most of our natural resources?
  2. What is is the balanced approach when considering foreign investment?
  3. What role should the Governments play? Both provincial and federal?

 

This issue affects all Canadians from a broad perspective, and from a local perspective (Edmonton), it directly affects our economy, lifestyle and most importantly our future.

 

Check out the article below and let me know what you think.

http://www.republicofmining.com/2011/03/23/canada-mining-underground-takeover-–-by-mike-blanchfield-sharp-april-2011/

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As the sayings goes, the only thing sure in life is death and taxes…so….

Recently my good friend Avideh ( Av-a-day) who is a Wills and Estates lawyer, was on the Global Trouble Shooter, highlighting some new changes to Alberta law that could have some shocking results.
Here are a few of the not no pleasant details.

If you have kids and no will…and you die…your kids will go to foster care until your family gets a court order to get custody.

If your significant other is living with you in your home and you die, they have the right to say in your house and be supported until the estate is settled.

If you are in your second marriage…and you die, you need a clause in your will to protect the estate set aside for your kids.

If you have questions contact Avideh at:

Avideh Musgrave
Barrister & Solicitor
Per: Ritchie Mill Law Office
#102, 10171 Saskatchewan Drive
Edmonton, AB  T6E 4R5
Tel:  780-431-1444
Fax: 780-431-1499
Toll Free: 888-333-8818
Email: a.musgrave@rmlo.com
Web:  www.rmlo.com
Follow me on Twitter: http://twitter.com/WillsandEstates

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Is the best handy-man in the Edmonton area, hands down.

He has a blog and is adding new information and advice on home renovations every day.  So if you need his services, advice or just want to post a question, check out his site

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