Rolling the dice is perfectly acceptable when you’re in a casino in Las Vegas. I know from first-hand experience that playing “craps” in Vegas can be a rush. For those of you who may not be familiar with the rules or finer points of “craps”, and would like to give it a try next time you’re in Vegas, DO NOT … Read More
First-time Home Buyer Help: Mortgage Pre-Approvals and Down Payment Options
First-time Home Buyer Help: Mortgage Pre-approvals and Down Payment Options Purchasing your first home can be a stressful experience. From listings to viewings, paperwork to inspections, there are a lot of things that first-time home buyers need to think about prior to making an offer on a potential home. Luckily, the mortgage brokers at FamilyLending.ca are here to help … Read More
Saving Strategies for Canadian Homeowners
Save Smart: How to Manage Money and a Mortgage According to a recent Canadian Payroll Association survey, nearly 60% of Canadians don’t have enough money in the bank to cover even one month’s worth of necessary expenses. Too many homeowners are living on the edge of financial disaster, spending money that they should be saving. If you’re finding it difficult … Read More
Mortgage Rates Stay Low – But For How Long?
Bank of Canada Governor, Mark Carney, confirmed on Wednesday that he has no immediate intentions to raise mortgage rates; however, Carney did confirm that “some” of the stimulus currently bolstering the system would be “eventually withdrawn.” Carney made these statements following the release of fresh data from the Canadian Real Estate Association stating that some of Canada’s urban housing … Read More