Mortgage Mentors
Regardless of the new rules, we can still do 0% down
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. read more →
The 8 day count down to mortgage change
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.. read more →
A word about the Federal Budget from ATB’s point of view
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: We are still in the red, but with a plan to be out by 2015 We are ahead of most developed nations in terms of our.. read more →
Feel safe in your home?
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.. read more →
Nothing swells the chest with pride like…..
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: What is the best way to make the most of our.. read more →
Life….death….and the laws in between
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.. read more →
My buddy Paul….
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 read more →