15 Nov

REMEDIATED GROW-OP – A GOOD INVESTMENT?

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Posted by: Shari Letsos

It is forever in discussion in the Lower Mainland – is a former grow-op home a good investment? Prices are often much lower than similar properties so at first glance it seems so. But the stigma will follow the property in perpetuity, unless it’s razed to the studs and rebuilt. If it’s been remediated that […]

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14 Nov

ASIDE FROM BANKS, WHAT OTHER OPTIONS ARE THERE FOR MY MORTGAGE?

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Posted by: Shari Letsos

When purchasing a property, it can be an overwhelming experience. Especially with the current real estate market when you need to make fast decisions and you need to get your questions answered quickly. Many think that their only option is talking to their bank where they do their daily banking to get their mortgage. The […]

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14 Nov

ASIDE FROM BANKS, WHAT OTHER OPTIONS ARE THERE FOR MY MORTGAGE?

General

Posted by: Shari Letsos

When purchasing a property, it can be an overwhelming experience. Especially with the current real estate market when you need to make fast decisions and you need to get your questions answered quickly. Many think that their only option is talking to their bank where they do their daily banking to get their mortgage. The […]

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8 Nov

BCs FIRST TIME HOME BUYER PROGRAM

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Posted by: Shari Letsos

Before we start, something needs to be made clear: B.C.’s First-Time Home Buyers’ Program is not the same thing as First-Time Home Buyers’ Tax Credit and it is also not the same as the Home Buyers Plan. The First-Time Home Buyers’ Program in British Columbia gives individuals the opportunity to reduce or eliminate the property […]

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8 Nov

BCs FIRST TIME HOME BUYER PROGRAM

General

Posted by: Shari Letsos

Before we start, something needs to be made clear: B.C.’s First-Time Home Buyers’ Program is not the same thing as First-Time Home Buyers’ Tax Credit and it is also not the same as the Home Buyers Plan. The First-Time Home Buyers’ Program in British Columbia gives individuals the opportunity to reduce or eliminate the property […]

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7 Nov

3 STEPS TO KEEP YOUR CREDIT IN CHECK

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Posted by: Shari Letsos

 If you have overextended yourself with credit card debt, or have consolidated all of your consumer debt into your mortgage, or are at the point where you just want to cancel your credit cards, we have the 3 steps for you to follow to get your credit back in check. DO NOT CANCEL ALL YOUR […]

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7 Nov

3 STEPS TO KEEP YOUR CREDIT IN CHECK

General

Posted by: Shari Letsos

 If you have overextended yourself with credit card debt, or have consolidated all of your consumer debt into your mortgage, or are at the point where you just want to cancel your credit cards, we have the 3 steps for you to follow to get your credit back in check. DO NOT CANCEL ALL YOUR […]

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6 Nov

5 REASONS A MORTGAGE BROKER IS YOUR BEST CHOICE

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Posted by: Shari Letsos

So it seems that there are still Canadian consumers who have reservations or misunderstandings about why a mortgage broker is their best choice. Time to take a quick look at 5 reasons you should use a broker. 1. Almost always free to use. 41% of consumers polled for the June 2016 Mortgage Professionals Canada “The […]

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6 Nov

5 REASONS A MORTGAGE BROKER IS YOUR BEST CHOICE

General

Posted by: Shari Letsos

So it seems that there are still Canadian consumers who have reservations or misunderstandings about why a mortgage broker is their best choice. Time to take a quick look at 5 reasons you should use a broker. 1. Almost always free to use. 41% of consumers polled for the June 2016 Mortgage Professionals Canada “The […]

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6 Nov

THINKING OF SELLING? COSTS YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT!

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Posted by: Shari Letsos

Often times it’s the simple math that will betray you when selling a property. In your head you do quick calculations, you take what you think your property will sell for and then subtract what you owe on your mortgage, and the rest is your profit! Well… not so fast, there are several costs that have […]

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