The benefit of working with me, a TD Mortgage Specialist, is that you are my client for life – even after the mortgage process. I am always a phone call away to answer any questions about your mortgage or other banking needs. I have access to all your banking, where as a mortgage broker will [...]
Each Realtor® brings a little something special to their clients and career, and Kathy Porter is a shining example of that. In today's Q&A she's opening up about life, returning to Real Estate, and why she chose Royal LePage Wolstencroft. Born and raised in the lower mainland, Kathy loves all it has to offer - sports, [...]
Would you like to buy that home for 35% less? If you follow the real estate market in BC, you know that home values have dipped over the last year and a half. Many homes have dropped in value around 15% from their peaks. There are a variety of reasons for this, but the introduction [...]
Both buyers and sellers taking a wait-and-see approach in the Fraser Valley SURREY, BC – Last month’s property sales in the Fraser Valley were 29.3 per cent below the 10-year sales average for June and were the second lowest total for the month since the year 2000. The number of new listings also decreased in [...]
Moving into a new home is exciting – moving into a new neighbourhood should be too! We often forget to think about the neighbours who we are signing up to live next to. In this day and age, many of us are busy and some of us barely even know our neighbours! Perhaps you grew [...]
To tap into your home’s equity, it all starts with refinancing your home. If you own a home, the equity you have built up in it is one of the most valuable assets you have available to you. It is also much more accessible than taking out a large loan. In many cases, home equity [...]
Storage can be an issue in any home. So when we are talking about 'the heart of the home' – the kitchen – it can be a hot topic, for sure! If you're viewing properties within your price range – and you have caviar kitchen dreams on a frozen pizza budget – keep these tips [...]
Slight uptick in Fraser Valley property sales in May attributable to single family detached SURREY, BC – The increase in home sales in the Fraser Valley in May compared to April is thanks to renewed interest in single family detached homes. Although total market activity remained well below historical norms – 18 per cent below [...]
Thanks to all who entered our Social Media Contest through our participating agents' Facebook & Instagram as well as our own during the month of April! We're happy to announce the $100 Pre-Paid Visa goes to: Susan Brown who entered the draw through Amber Unique Homes! If you're not already, make sure you're following us [...]
Before granting you a mortgage, a lender will determine whether or not you can afford the loan amount you’ve requested. There are a number of factors that the lender will use to determine your maximum affordability, including your annual income and debt obligations, your utility and living costs, as well as your chosen amortization period and mortgage rate. [...]
