With February coming to an end, this weekend is calling me to unwind, eat good food, and get cozy by the fire. If you're feeling the same way, keep reading to find mouth watering recipes to try this weekend - they are the perfect dishes for a cozy time at home. [read more]
If you’ve missed a payment on your credit card or line of credit and you’re wondering how to handle things and if this will impact your creditworthiness down the road, this article is for you. [read more]
But sometimes buyers wait for the seller’s offer presentation date, only to find out the property has been sold before the date arrives. How does this happen? It may be that the seller has accepted a pre-emptive offer – often referred to as a “bully” offer. These are offers that expire before the date and time set by the seller for offer presentation. While submitting or accepting a bully offer is not illegal, there are risks that buyers and sellers should be aware of. [read more]
Are you getting excited for Family Day coming up Monday February 21st? Unsure how to spend your day off with your loved ones? Keep reading for a selection of activities that will get you inspired! [read more]
Porting your mortgage is when you transfer the remainder of your current mortgage term, outstanding principal balance, and interest rate to a new property if you’re selling your existing home and buying a new one. Now, despite what some big banks would lead you to believe, porting your mortgage is not an easy process. It’s not a magic process that guarantees you will qualify to purchase a new property using the mortgage you had on a previous property. [read more]
Have you been seeing a lot of wallpaper pop up in custom designed homes? 2022 seems to be the year of wallpaper resurgence. If you’re wondering how to incorporate wallpaper within your home in an intentional and chic way, keep reading! [read more]
If you’re looking to purchase a property, although you might not think it matters too much, the source of your downpayment means a great deal to the lender. Let’s discuss the lender requirements, what your downpayment tells the lender about your financial situation, a how downpayment helps establish the mortgage loan to value. [read more]
We are often asked about deposits. How do I pay the deposit? When is it due? How much? And who is it payable to? The BCFSA has an informative article on how deposits factor into your offer and home purchase. Read on to find out more... [read more]
While we're only at the beginning of February, getting your ducks in a row sooner rather than later if you are celebrating Valentine's / Galentine's Day this year is a must. Keep reading to get inspired and start planning now! [read more]
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