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Glen Estabrooks || January 03, 2020

Understanding Closing Costs

Before you take possession of your new home, you need to consider all the additional costs of obtaining your home.Closing Costs are generally estimated around 1 - 1.5% of the price of the home, these...

Glen Estabrooks || December 18, 2019

Saving Up to Purchase Your First Home

Here’s an article from The Star on why you should save in a TFSA instead of an RRSP when just starting out.https://bit.ly/35DxIC4As a mortgage professional, I have helpedmany first-time home buyers go...

Glen Estabrooks || December 16, 2019

Interest Rate Differential

The IRD or Interest Rate Differential is a charge levied by lenders that may apply if you pay off your mortgage before it matures. Or if you pay more on the principal beyond the amount of your...

Glen Estabrooks || December 16, 2019

2019 CMHC Mortgage Consumer Survey - Top 8 Take Aways

The Mortgage Consumer Segment consisted of 1,385 Canadians across the country = 47% First Time Buyer and 53% Repeat Buyer.The Top 8 take aways from the survey can be viewed in the attached video...