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Cash Back from the Seller...Too good to be true?

In Canada, real estate transactions are typically conducted through a legal process called "closing." During closing, the buyer pays the...

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Spring Fling 2022

April is upon us and that brings thought of flowers, rain showers and warmer days ahead...unless you're in the real estate industry or...

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60 Seconds to Pre-approval?

Hahahaha! This is me laughing at the ad I'm seeing advertised by RBC in anticipation of the spring real estate rush. Once I've finished...

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Budget 2019 and the First Time Buyer

There is a lot of excitement surrounding the budget announcements from last week but let's delve a little deeper into the First Time Home...

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What Now?!? Mortgages in 2019

#HappyNewYear! As we begin 2019 many Canadians are wondering if they will achieve the dream of homeownership this year. Will they meet...

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It's a Buyer's Market

What's happening in the #Alberta real estate market? Prices are dropping and inventory is growing. This makes for a buyers market. Year...

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Cannabis will affect real estate values

Https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/realtors-home-cultivation-cannabis-1.4642118 I’d lean towards believing that most people will just buy...

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I need HOW much down payment?

The answer to this question depends on whether your mortgage is insurable or UNinsurable. What is the difference between an insurable...

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Domino Depression

You've done a #preapproval with your bank/mortgage agent. You're in good standing. You make an offer on home. Not just any home...YOUR...