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Interest Rates, Inflation, & Fear

Interest Rates, Inflation, & Fear

This is the video version of the text below. I was asked for a short video regarding Variable Rate Mortgages and whether or not to Lock In… Short Answer; No. No don’t’ lock in. Also no to the short video – you want short – tune out now. The Longer Answer? OK...
CMHC is back at it once again…

CMHC is back at it once again…

Who, What, When & Why? Short version; Who? – This impacts new buyers with less than 20% down payment who are purchasing properties below $1,000,000.00 What? – Three changes; No more borrowing a down payment (gifted down payment remains OK)New minimum...
What About The Numbers?

What About The Numbers?

Skewed Data Weak Data Murky Data Fuzzy Data If you own your home, and have no plans to sell, the best move may be to simply ignore the news reports around sales activity – over the next few months in particular. Things are volatile, and it’s difficult to...
Mortgage Payment Deferral

Mortgage Payment Deferral

No video this week, just text. (T.G. this one is for you my man!) Last weeks video was shot just before 2am at the end of what was then one of the most challenging weeks I’d experienced, ever. I simply had no juice left with which to compose written sentences,...
BC Assessments vs. Market Value

BC Assessments vs. Market Value

Property Assessments vs. Market Value Do not rely on your BC assessment for a fair market value of your property. The ‘assessed’ value was determined last July, your local market may have changed since then. Do not rely entirely on a buyer’s opinion or a seller’s...