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Mortgage Specials For Healthcare Workers!

March 15, 2023 | Posted by: Angela Robinson

As a healthcare worker, your selflessness, and tireless efforts to care for others deserve recognition and support. That's why the experts at Alberta Mortgage Professionals are dedicated to assist ...

Bank of Canada holds key interest rate, but what comes next?

March 8, 2023 | Posted by: Angela Robinson

The Bank of Canada decided to hold its key interest rate steady Wednesday but made clear it’s still prepared to raise rates further depending on how inflation and the economy progress. The ...

Interest-free, but not without charges: Islamic mortgages hit the Canadian housing market

March 1, 2023 | Posted by: Angela Robinson

Financial products are being adapted to match the unique needs of many Muslims For Abdullah Mohiuddin, getting into the housing market involves more than just locating the right home for the rig ...

Stable rate encouraging for Edmonton homebuyers seeking mortgages

February 22, 2023 | Posted by: Angela Robinson

The Bank of Canada’s most recent interest rate hike could be its last for some time, giving homebuyers more clarity with the busy spring market a few weeks away. “The Bank of Canada s ...

6 Signs it's Time to Buy a House

February 15, 2023 | Posted by: Angela Robinson

Many people dream of having their own house at some point. Owning a home is an excellent way to build financial security and equity. And while renting gives you the freedom to move when you want, the ...

Fear Factor

February 8, 2023 | Posted by: Angela Robinson

Watch for DIY jobs Anything that has to do with the structural integrity or safety of your home should be left in the capable hands of a professional. It will end up costing you more to have someone ...

Canadian Real Estate Buyers Opt For Fixed Terms After Variable Shock

February 1, 2023 | Posted by: Angela Robinson

Variable rate mortgages are falling out of favour as rates rise. Just 29.7% of new uninsured mortgage credit in October had variable interest terms. That’s down from the 40.1% in September, and ...

Pros and Cons of Banks Versus Mortgage Brokers

January 25, 2023 | Posted by: Angela Robinson

Here are some of the differences between banks versus mortgage brokers, their pros and cons, and how to figure out which is best for you. Disadvantages of Banks - Banks only offer their own produc ...

2023 will be a better year for homebuyers, mortgage holders, investors and people sick of greedflation

January 11, 2023 | Posted by: Angela Robinson

The end of interest rate increases Persistent inflation means we could see a modest rate increase early in the year, but 2023 will be a year where the central bank mostly keeps rates the same. I ...

Which is the best plan to save for your first house? The new First Home Savings Account, a TFSA, or an RRSP?

September 12, 2022 | Posted by: Marc Crossman

With housing prices still going through the roof, it’s not easy to save up enough for the down payment on your first house. The federal government recently created the Tax-Free First Home Savin ...

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