by awinch | Aug 19, 2022 | Uncategorized
With all the nice weather, have you ever found yourself wondering whether owning a cottage is an option for you? Did you know that almost 40% of Canadians living in these recreational markets are attracted to their affordability? That factor actually outweighs the...
by awinch | Jul 28, 2022 | Uncategorized
Did you know that renewals make up about 11% of mortgage inquiries? That means that over one in ten people that reach out about a mortgage are renewing. Furthermore, if you take into account other inquiry types like mortgage qualification or purchasing (first-time...
by awinch | Jul 21, 2022 | Uncategorized
Did you know that variable mortgage rates have historically been less expensive over time? Why is it then that fixed mortgages are more than three times more popular than their variable counterpart and more popular with younger buyers specifically? We often think of...
by awinch | Jul 14, 2022 | Uncategorized
Talks (and actions) surrounding prime interest rate hikes and the impact it will have on the housing market are inescapable these days. With headlines claiming a quarter of Canadian homeowners will have to sell their home if interest rates continue to rise, it’s no...
by awinch | Jun 30, 2022 | Uncategorized
In our last blog, we discussed building a second unit like a coach house on your existing property. In this final entry in our series on real estate investment hacks, let’s look at reverse mortgages and how they can be used to purchase a rental property. Hey boomers...
by awinch | Jun 23, 2022 | Uncategorized
In our last blog, we looked at using your savings to purchase a second home or property like a cottage or recreational home. This time around, we’re going to delve into building a second unit on your existing property and how to make that happen! When we say building...
by awinch | Jun 16, 2022 | Uncategorized
In our last blog, we looked at ways you can purchase a new home and rent out your existing one. Similarly, in this post, we’ll explore using your savings to purchase a second home or property like a cottage or recreational home. When talking about purchasing a “second...
by awinch | Jun 9, 2022 | Uncategorized
In our last blog, we looked at refinancing an existing property for the purposes of getting a new home and keeping the other one as an investment property. This week, we’ll be sticking to purchasing a new home and renting out the existing one but leveraging your...
by awinch | Jun 2, 2022 | Uncategorized
In our last blog, we looked at refinancing an existing property for the purposes of getting an investment property and how to do so. This week, we’d like to stick to refinancing as a real estate investment hack but look at how it can be used to facilitate a new home...
by awinch | May 26, 2022 | Uncategorized
The warm weather is finally here! Did you know that summer is traditionally the busiest time for the housing market? Summer is the busiest moving time of the year and people tend to buy more aggressively than in other months. Taking all of this into account, we’ve...
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