Help your home renovation go smoothly and stay on budget with this wise advice from a pro. Click below to check out this article from houzz: Contractor Tips: Top 10 Home Remodeling Don'ts … [Read more...]
CMHC has Announced Increase to Mortgage Insurance Premiums
CMHC has announced an increase to their mortgage insurance premiums effective May 1, 2014. Any applications submitted for approval on or after May 1 will be subject to the increased premiums. … [Read more...]
Proud to Be the Consumer Choice Award Winner Again!
THANK YOU to the people of Ottawa who have once again voted us the Consumer Choice winner in the category of "Mortgage Companies and Brokers"! We are very proud of our team of Mortgage Agents and Brokers and all the excellent support staff who work together for our clients! … [Read more...]
Time for a Check-Up?
Mortgage rates haven't moved much this week, and 2.99% for a 4 year fixed term is still available on owner-occupied properties (including owner occupied rentals if you happen to have a du, tri, or fourplex and live in one of the units). Five year fixed are hovering around 3.29% - 3.49% depending on the lender (and whether or not you want a full service mortgage - so 'no frills' offers are lower), and the variable 5 year is anywhere from 2.60% … [Read more...]
Looking to Renovate, Save Money, AND Be Eco-Friendly?
Attention all home owners! The cost of repairing and upgrading your home's furnace, insulation and windows has never been cheaper! Whether you have recently purchased a home, are thinking of selling, upgrading furnaces, ensuring proper and adequate insulation, or converting to a instantaneous hot water heater can only add to the value of your home. The federal government (through National Resources Canada) has re-launched their ECO Energy … [Read more...]
