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Top 3 Home Improvement Ideas to Increase the Value of Your Home in Fort McMurray, Alberta
August 5, 2020 | Posted by: Barb Pinsent - Trusted Fort McMurray Mortgage Associate
Homeowners are often excited about home renovations and updates. Some property owners also use that opportunity to fulfill their wish lists, such as adding a master bedroom or hardwood flooring. Wit ...
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5 Things NOT To Do When Selling Your House in Fort McMurray, Alberta
July 22, 2020 | Posted by: Barb Pinsent - Trusted Fort McMurray Mortgage Associate
The process of selling a residential property can be time-consuming and emotionally involving, especially if it is your first sale. While your home's curb appeal influences a prospective buyer's poten ...
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July 15 - 2020 Bank of Canada will maintain current level of policy rate until inflation objective is achieved, continues program of quantitative easing
July 15, 2020 | Posted by: Barb Pinsent - Trusted Fort McMurray Mortgage Associate
The Bank of Canada today maintained its target for the overnight rate at the effective lower bound of ¼ percent. The Bank Rate is correspondingly ½ percent and the deposit rate is &frac1 ...
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The Cost Of Owning A Home
July 9, 2020 | Posted by: Barb Pinsent - Trusted Fort McMurray Mortgage Associate
Buying a home is one of the biggest decisions you’ll ever make and, as a first-time buyer, you might not be aware of all of the costs associated with homeownership. Barb Pinsent from Mortgages ...
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Home Inspections, How They Can Benefit Home Buyers and Sellers in Fort McMurray, Alberta
July 8, 2020 | Posted by: Barb Pinsent - Trusted Fort McMurray Mortgage Associate
Owning a home is one of the most valuable investments you can make. While good living spaces should be as comfortable as possible, with time they should also be able to increase their ROI. That's wh ...
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Useful Tips for Buying and Selling A Home During Covid-19 in Fort McMurray, Alberta
June 17, 2020 | Posted by: Barb Pinsent - Trusted Fort McMurray Mortgage Associate
The coronavirus pandemic has derailed buying and selling activities in the property market. Albeit fewer homes have been listed for sale, the industry is gradually recovering. Prospective buyers can m ...
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When Is Mortgage Refinancing a Bad Idea in Fort McMurray, Alberta?
June 3, 2020 | Posted by: Barb Pinsent - Trusted Fort McMurray Mortgage Associate
Property owners refinance their homes and commercial properties all the time. As your credit improves and you have built more equity into the property, it may make fiscal sense to refinance when inter ...
read moreBank of Canada maintains target for the overnight rate, scales back some market operations as financial conditions improve
June 3, 2020 | Posted by: Barb Pinsent - Trusted Fort McMurray Mortgage Associate
The Bank of Canada today maintained its target for the overnight rate at the effective lower bound of ¼ percent. The Bank Rate is correspondingly ½ percent and the deposit rate is &frac1 ...
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Purchasing Your First Home
May 26, 2020 | Posted by: Barb Pinsent - Trusted Fort McMurray Mortgage Associate
So you are thinking of purchasing your first home and you may be feeling excited, scared, stressed or nervous… getting some tips and advice from a professional Mortgage Broker is a great way ...
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Is it a Good Time to Become a First-Time Home Buyer in Fort McMurray, Alberta?
May 20, 2020 | Posted by: Barb Pinsent - Trusted Fort McMurray Mortgage Associate
We are facing a challenging time as we work together to combat COVID-19 in our country and even our own neighborhoods. With so much uncertainty in the air, is it a good time to think about buying a ho ...
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