October 4, 2024
Calgary Housing Market Update (September 2024): What’s Behind the 17% Sales Drop?
Calgary sales fell 17.7% year-over-year in September 2024 while inventory jumped 49.7% — here's what was actually happening beneath the
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October 4, 2024
Calgary sales fell 17.7% year-over-year in September 2024 while inventory jumped 49.7% — here's what was actually happening beneath the headline. Full stats and analysis.October 2, 2024
Explore the 2024 fall real estate trends, including house price drops, interest rate changes, and expert insights from Josh Tagg and Jay Lewis
September 28, 2024
Discover how much you need for a down payment on a Canadian home and learn about mortgage loan insurance to prepare for your home purchase.September 25, 2024
In our latest video, Josh Tagg and Jay Lewis discussed significant changes to the 30-year amortization rules for homebuyers. If you caught our video last week, you may remember we were already talking about this topic. However, since then, things have changed yet again, with new regulations recently announced. These updates will impact how much…
September 21, 2024
Navigate your first home purchase with ease. Learn essential mortgage terms in Canada to make informed decisions. Master terms from overnight rate to ROI.
September 19, 2024
Avoid mortgage approval risks by not making big purchases, changing jobs, or applying for new credit. Learn the top mistakes to avoid post-mortgage application.
September 18, 2024
Learn how the 30-year amortization can benefit first-time homebuyers. Discover the eligibility criteria and financial advantages for purchasing new homes.
September 14, 2024
Understand how a car loan can affect your mortgage application. Learn about DTI ratios and credit score impacts to make informed financial decisions.September 12, 2024
A home inspection uncovers hidden issues and educates buyers on maintenance, offering peace of mind and leverage for repairs or renegotiation before purchasing a property.
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Fall 2024 Real Estate Trends: Expert Insights and Strategies
Explore the 2024 fall real estate trends, including house price drops, interest rate changes, and expert insights from Josh Tagg
Portrait Of Proud Young Couple Standing Outside First Home Together Read moreSeptember 28, 2024Everything You Need To Know About Down Payments
Discover how much you need for a down payment on a Canadian home and learn about mortgage loan insurance to
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UPDATED 30-Year Amortization Rules: What Homebuyers Need to Know
In our latest video, Josh Tagg and Jay Lewis discussed significant changes to the 30-year amortization rules for homebuyers. If
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Basic Mortgage Financing Terms You Need to Know
Navigate your first home purchase with ease. Learn essential mortgage terms in Canada to make informed decisions. Master terms from
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Top Mistakes to Avoid After Applying for a Mortgage
Avoid mortgage approval risks by not making big purchases, changing jobs, or applying for new credit. Learn the top mistakes
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Is the Return of the 30-Year Amortization a Good Idea for First-Time Homebuyers?
Learn how the 30-year amortization can benefit first-time homebuyers. Discover the eligibility criteria and financial advantages for purchasing new homes.
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How Applying For A Car Loan Can Impact Your Mortgage Approval.
Understand how a car loan can affect your mortgage application. Learn about DTI ratios and credit score impacts to make
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Money Saving Tip. Never Skip The Home Inspection!
A home inspection uncovers hidden issues and educates buyers on maintenance, offering peace of mind and leverage for repairs or
