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 Carrie Guergis | Apr 5, 2013 | Click Your Mortgage Blog, Uncategorized
April 8-12, 2013 is HOMEOWNERSHIP EDUCATION WEEK. Click here to watch a video from Genworth Canada on The Canadian Housing Market.
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 Kevin Harris | Feb 21, 2013 | Click Your Mortgage Blog, Uncategorized
Whether it’s most important for you and your family to shrink your bills or reduce your carbon footprint, these resolutions are commendable. Here are some useful tips that can benefit ecological conservation, make more time for family, and lead to home...
by Jennifer Fee | Feb 5, 2013 | Click Your Mortgage Blog, Uncategorized
This video from The Globe and Mail gives you something to consider this RRSP season: http://www.theglobeandmail.com/globe-investor/personal-finance/retirement-rrsps/video-forget-rrsps-and-pay-down-your-mortgage/article7044992/ ...
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...