Credit 101 is what anyone in the Real Estate and / or Investment arena needs to know. This presentation will cover: what IS a credit score what is a "B" client and why different mortgages require different scores Get the full presentation here... Credit...

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Mortgage Qualification 101
At my last presentation for the Wealthy Investors Network was a success, and I wanted to share it with you here. The “ins and outs” of qualifying for a mortgage for both employed and self-employed. Click below to see the full presentation: Mortgage Qualification 101...
Best May for Home Sales Since 2007
"Consumer demand in the province climbed noticeably last month with unit sales posting their highest level for the month of May since 2007" reports BC Real Estate Association Chief Economist Cameron Muir: The total sales increased by nearly 14 per cent compared to May...
Do you consider your house a home or a nest egg
Do you consider your house a home or a nest egg? More than two-thirds of Canadians who bought in the last decade view their house as a place to live and just 31 per cent as a nest egg. "And that appears to be consistent among homebuyers, whether they...
CREDIT 101 | What anyone in the real estate and investment arena needs to know about credit
Credit 101 What is a credit score anyway? It indicates a person’s credit worthiness (poor, fair, good, excellent, etc.) in comparison to others. A credit score tells the lender how much of a risk you are, which also affects how much you’ll pay for your mortgage....
BCREA Reports that Housing Demand Forecast to Rise Through 2015
BCREA released its 2014 Second Quarter Housing Forecast today and reports that housing demand forecast to rise through 2015. “BC Home sales are expected to trend higher this year and in 2015, as stronger economic conditions both at home and abroad bolster consumer...
Down Payment Helper Mortgage
We all need a little help now and then. The Beatles said it best ... With the new Down Payment Helper Mortgage now in place, I'd like to share some of the details with you: Lending area: Greater Vancouver and Victoria, B.C. Maximum mortgage size:...
Important News on the 5 Year Fixed Rate at 2.99
Important News on the 5 Year Fixed Rate at 2.99 As was announced last week BMO cuts 5-year mortgage rate to 2.99%. Here is what some of the terms of the 5 year fixed rate at 2.99 mortgages are: Applicable to residential mortgages only 10/10 pre-payment options or NONE...
Social Media 101
I am really enjoying the benefits of Social Media for my business! My Social Media 101 lesson for today: get involved! I have been on Facebook and some of the other top social networks for a couple of years now, and have recently added a few other platforms to my...
Thank You
All I can say is ... Thank You. I have had the distinct honour of being nominated for a CMP Canadian Mortgage Award this year for best customer service! It is thanks to my many amazing clients that my job is VERY easy, because I am just so eager to serve you in the...
The Magic of YouTube
In case you didn't already know, there is magic in YouTube. It is an amazing place to market one's services and products. I've just recently jumped on board myself and would love for you, my readers, to be among the first to see my new video! Introducing the DLC GLM...
Being SELF EMPLOYED and HOW to Get the Mortgage You Want
I'd like to share with you today on being SELF EMPLOYED and HOW to get the mortgage you want. If you are self employed you may have come across difficulties surrounding obtaining a mortgage. There are ways through any "problem" and I share some of those solutions...