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Stop Doing Real Estate Over Text! How Extreme Digitization is Costing Homebuyers Thousands

A few days ago I was swapping war stories with a real estate lawyer and wow, the state of 'customer service' out there is kind of...

How the Alberta Advantage is Protecting Us from Real Estate Armageddon

Once again the headlines are telling us the world is coming to an end and this time it's for real. At least according to one newly minted...

Is Your Mortgage Pre-Approval Worth the Paper It's Written On?

If your broker (or lender) is running 'back of napkin' numbers on your mortgage pre-approval, well, that's not a pre-approval. That's a...

1% Rate Hike! Are the 80s Back? Here's What's Different and What You Can Do Right Now

Are we in for an 80s-style economic meltdown? Can Canadians weather the storm? Fact is, this time is different (really!). While we are in...

Can the Bank Really Cancel Your Funding Before Possession Day?

YES, yes they can. The lender can and will cancel (or delay) funding if you don't 'behave' between time of purchase and possession day....

Should You 'Lock In' Before the Next Jumbo Rate Hike?

A lot of borrowers are losing sleep over the next interest rate hike. And it certainly doesn't help that the Internet is yelling at...

Economic Apocalypse in Canada? Why It's Okay to Step Off the Crazy Train

Inflation. Interest rate hikes. $200 oil. War overseas. Real estate markets crashing. What the heck is happening? And what can you do...

How to Avoid Costly Penalties on Your Property Taxes

Property taxes are due June 30th every year in Lethbridge and in most other Alberta municipalities. Unfortunately, the tax man waits for...

Should You Use a Bank or a Broker to Get a Mortgage?

When I got my mortgage license, someone very smart said to me "Congratulations! Which bank are you working for then?" To which I happily...

Canadian Interest Rate Hikes, Oh My! Is it Time to Panic?

The rate environment is shifting under our feet and frankly, there is a generation of Canadians who aren't accustomed to increasing...

The 4 (Sorta Messy) Ingredients Required for a Mortgage Pre-approval

Hint: it may or may not include a DNA sample and your first born 👶 Seriously though, the lender needs a ton of documentation before they...

Does Your Mortgage Broker Apply These 3 Communication Strategies?

If not, your home ownership journey could turn into a nightmare. Why? Because you don't know what you don't know. Poor communication...

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