January 31st, 2020
After the first five years of a ten year term has been completed, the penalty to break the mortgage is three months interest, instead of the interest rate differential penalty. That’s a really big deal! [read more]
January 30th, 2020
2020 is looking pretty bright literally and figuratively with wild colors, sustainable decor, and floral prints. Next year’s throwbacks will give us nostalgia, we’ll be one with nature, relax, and be bold with next year’s trends. [read more]
January 30th, 2020
Secondary suites continue to be an affordable housing option for Metro Vancouver residents, benefiting home owners as mortgage helpers and tenants as a less [read more]
January 29th, 2020
For rave-worthy soups, skip the store-bought stock. You can extract a cleaner, stronger broth from a combination of water and several pantry ingredients. It’s all about layering powerful flavor-enhancers that you probably already have on hand—bacon, tomato paste, herbs, peppercorns, a Parm rind, and, of course, kosher salt. [read more]
January 28th, 2020
One of the major causalities of the decline in the market is luxury homes and condos. Jenny and I would encourage anyone who sold and is waiting it out in a rental to start looking now. [read more]
January 23rd, 2020
As you know, all insurance companies are really taking a closer look at all of the residential real estate accounts. The insurance markets are pulling back and charging more due to a lack of capacity and profitability. [read more]
January 23rd, 2020
Banana bread is one of those things people rarely make on purpose, only when those last three bananas are almost black. This scrumptious banana-walnut loaf, spiked with dark chocolate chips, is so good you'll want to make it well before the bananas get to that condition. [read more]
January 22nd, 2020
It’s hard to say what will happen for rates because we don’t have a crystal ball on that front. The Bank of Canada seems to be holding the prime rate steady without any reductions expected [read more]
January 22nd, 2020
If you are looking for something quick and easy to throw together for lunches or a side dish, this is it! [read more]
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