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Mortgage Rule Transformations Since 2008

December 6, 2023 | Posted by: Barb Pinsent - Trusted Fort McMurray Mortgage Associate

Mortgage Rule Transformations Since 2008 Embarking on the pathway to homeownership has always been a significant life milestone, and for Canadians, navigating the twists and turns of the mortgage lan ...

Financial Freedom: How The Rich Get Richer

November 5, 2023 | Posted by: Barb Pinsent - Trusted Fort McMurray Mortgage Associate

Financial Freedom: How The Rich Get Richer What does financial freedom mean to you? It's a question that might elicit a wide range of responses, and that's the beauty of it – financial fr ...

Mortgage Applications: How Leanders Review and Calculate Your Income

October 18, 2023 | Posted by: Barb Pinsent - Trusted Fort McMurray Mortgage Associate

Mortgage Applications: How Lenders Review and Calculate Your Income Navigating the complex world of mortgage applications can be an intimidating journey for anyone. Whether you are a first-time hom ...

Transforming Where We Live and How We Secure Mortgages

October 2, 2023 | Posted by: Barb Pinsent - Trusted Fort McMurray Mortgage Associate

Remote Work Revolution: Transforming Where We Live and How We Secure Mortgages In recent years, a seismic shift has been reshaping our work culture, giving rise to the remote work revolution. The C ...

Secure Your Child's Future: Back to School Homeownership Tips for Parents

September 6, 2023 | Posted by: Barb Pinsent - Trusted Fort McMurray Mortgage Associate

Secure Your Child's Future: Back to School Homeownership Tips for Parents As the summer days wind down and the back-to-school season approaches, Fort McMurray parents have a golden opportunity to n ...

Navigating Divorce: How a Mortgage Broker Can Help with Matrimonial Property

June 4, 2023 | Posted by: Barb Pinsent - Trusted Fort McMurray Mortgage Associate

Going through a divorce is an emotionally challenging time, and one of the significant aspects that couples need to address is the division of matrimonial property. Determining how to handle the famil ...

A Beginner's Guide: Don't Let Property Taxes Sneak Up On You!

May 3, 2023 | Posted by: Barb Pinsent - Trusted Fort McMurray Mortgage Associate

Are you a new homeowner, wondering what all this fuss about property taxes is? Look no further! Property taxes are a necessary part of owning a property and understanding them can save you from unexpe ...

2022 vs 2023 Rates & Home Prices

April 18, 2023 | Posted by: Barb Pinsent - Trusted Fort McMurray Mortgage Associate

Interest Rate Update I have some good news and…some good news! Yes, you read that right. On April 12th the Bank of Canada decided to hold the Overnight Rate at 4.50%, which means we won’ ...

Good Debt vs. Bad Debt!

April 5, 2023 | Posted by: Barb Pinsent - Trusted Fort McMurray Mortgage Associate

Debt is a financial tool that allows individuals and businesses to borrow money to achieve their financial goals. However, not all debt is created equal. Some debt can be considered 'good debt,' while ...

Is It Crazy To Consider A Variable Rate In Today’s Market?

March 21, 2023 | Posted by: Barb Pinsent - Trusted Fort McMurray Mortgage Associate

Is It Crazy To Consider A Variable Rate In Today’s Market? When considering a mortgage in Fort McMurray, one of the biggest decisions you will make is whether to go for a fixed or variabl ...

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