Alberta Mortgage & Real Estate State of the Union - May 2023
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Video Blog - Alberta Mortgage Broker Karri Flatla


After a creative break, I decided it was time to give ya'll an update on the mortgage market and how real estate is performing in...


- Nov 4, 2022
The Stress-Busting Tip No One in Real Estate is Talking About
Rising interest rates. Inflation. Recession. A competitive housing market. The return of Covid?(!) Is it me, or does everything feel a...


- Oct 28, 2022
Thinking of Buying a Home in Alberta but Worried About Recession? This One's for You
Many economists are now predicting a recession for Canada. The Bank of Canada has certainly signalled they are done with rising interest...


- Oct 21, 2022
Do I Have to Commit to One Mortgage Broker? (Hint: This Isn't Tinder)
I know, I know. You want to make sure you get the best rate. Well, first of all, that's my job, not yours. But more importantly, don't...


- Oct 14, 2022
Front-loading Mortgage Risk Today Could Save You Money Later
Sometimes it's beneficial to do the hard thing today so you may ride the 'easy train' later. In today's increasing rate environment, this...


- Oct 7, 2022
Mortgage Renewal Coming Up? Consider This Before You Sign it Back!
Five years ago you signed a mortgage to buy a home (or renew an existing mortgage). Is your life the same as it was 5 years ago? Has your...


- Sep 24, 2022
Did Someone Say Recession? This Alberta Mortgage Broker is STILL Not Worried
As always, the headlines abound with stories of doom and gloom for the Canadian economy and its real estate. Here's the reality: Prime...


- Aug 12, 2022
The True Cost of a Fixed Rate Mortgage: Are You Aware of These Payout Penalties?
Six out of ten borrowers break their mortgage before the term is up. Why would the lender let you off the hook for lost profit?


- Jul 15, 2022
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...


- Jun 30, 2022
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...


- Jun 3, 2022
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...
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