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The Mortgage Gal
Mortgage insurance benefits
Homeownership on your terms. With the right preparation and resources, you can buy a home that best suits your lifestyle. Mortgage insurance provides you with...
Homeowner’s autumn checklist
Whatever the weatherman or the almanac says, we know that the warm season really ends with the changing of the clocks to mark the beginning of standard time...
Mortgage plain-talk
What’s the difference between “amortization” and “term”? There are many stresses associated with home buying – both financial and emotional. And...
Refinancing your mortgage
Many homeowners wished they’d asked more questions when they got their mortgage. They assume there’s nothing they can do until the mortgage matures. Not so....
Fast-track to mortgage free
Did you know that a mere $30 extra with each of your monthly mortgage payments could save you about $11,000 over the life of your mortgage? When you add it up...
Advantages of Home Equity
After years of paying down your mortgage, you’ve built up a significant amount of equity in your home. Instead of using costly credit cards or high¬interest...
Cottage by the lake
As you breathe in that deep breath of fresh air you know you’ve found that idyllic spot where you’ve always dreamed of spending your golden years. It’s...
Protect against mortgage fraud
A home is the single largest purchase that most Canadians will make in their lifetime, yet many homeowners are unaware of the dangers posed by identity thieves...
Finding your mortgage fit
You step through the door and feel the exhilarating rush that tells you this is the one this is the house for you. You’ve decided on the house, but now you...
Your dream renovation
The lure of a stunning gourmet kitchen or sparkling spa-style bathroom may have you chomping at the bit to begin a home renovation. But if you heed the advice...
The right time to buy
When is the right time to buy real estate? Seek advice from a mortgage professional to evaluate your options As with every market, the real estate sector...
Self-employed get credit for experience
We’ve all heard the old stories. A successful, self-employed Canadian who can work wonders in his or her professional life can’t manage to secure a decent...
Self-employed enjoy mortgages designed for them
Ahh…it’s a favourite daydream of working Canadians: to go into business for yourself! For some Canadians who are self-employed, their situation is the...
Six Home-Inspection Myths
Having faulty or misguided beliefs about home-inspection services can lead to poor buying processes and final decisions. Dan Steward, president of Pillar...
Mortgage Plain Talk
There are many stresses associated with home buying – both financial and emotional. And frankly speaking, it doesn’t help that the process comes with its...
Purchasing Second Homes
More Canadians than ever are purchasing second homes. No longer the purview of the wealthy, second home ownership has gone mainstream. For many Canadians,...
How Green Is Your Garden?
Canadians love their gardens – whether that means a patch of grass and a few sturdy shrubs by the deck, or a full-scale, blowsy English garden of roses,...
Happy Homebuying!
Congratulations! You’ve decided you’d like to become a homeowner. It’s a big responsibility, but one that comes with many rewards: both emotional and...
The Wow Effect
In the world of real estate, curb appeal is everything. Whether you’re selling your home, getting ready for some special entertaining, or just sprucing things...
Return Of The Clothes Line
The old-fashioned clothes line of our grandmother’s time may be due for a revival. The power blackouts of the past few summers have many Canadians thinking...
