by Alana Myers | Apr 11, 2013 | Click Your Mortgage Blog, Uncategorized
I have seen purchases of homes fall apart over a couple thousand dollars, and with today’s rates that amounts to just a few dollars a month- or, as I like to put it: a couple of coffees. Here’s an example: Mr. and Mrs. X put an offer of $270,000 on a home...
by Alana Myers | Mar 19, 2013 | Click Your Mortgage Blog, Uncategorized
Are you still renting? If so, reading this may change your mind. According to the October 2012 Rental Market Report, the average rent for a single detached home in Barrie is $1281/month. In comparison, a mortgage on a $240,000 home with 5% down will cost you...
by Alana Myers | Jan 11, 2013 | Click Your Mortgage Blog, Uncategorized
Maximizing your annual RRSP contribution is a good way to build a secure retirement. But what’s more appealing is the benefit you see right now. Your contributions to your RRSP reduce your taxable income, and in turn, can save you from paying more income tax...
by Alana Myers | Nov 14, 2012 | Click Your Mortgage Blog, Uncategorized
With today’s historically low interest rates, it makes sense to shorten the number of years your mortgage is amortized over. Doing this will not only pay off your mortgage years earlier, but it will also save yourself thousands of dollars over the life of your...
by Alana Myers | Oct 1, 2012 | Click Your Mortgage Blog, Uncategorized
If you couldn’t tell by the cooler weather and that it’s dark by 8pm, Fall has graced us with its presence. The arrival of Fall makes us want to curl up with a blanket by the fire and read a good book. But before that can be done, there are important...
