Canadians, at least the Liberal-leaning ones, don't seem to have an issue with Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and the conservative politics of the Sunshine State, at least when it comes to buying real estate there. Canadians love to buy property in the U.S., and...
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INFLATION IS RISING: WHAT DOES THAT MEAN FOR MORTGAGE RATES?
If you’ve been reading news headlines recently, you’ll notice that inflation is a buzzword that has been used a lot. American inflation is now running higher than mortgage rates. Optimism about the COVID-19 vaccine rollout is leading to increased economic activity and...
REAL ESTATE INVESTOR: THE BRRRR METHOD AND WHY IT MIGHT BE A PERFECT STRATEGY FOR YOU
You may have heard about the BRRRR Method. Maybe you heard it discussed on a real estate investment podcast. Maybe you read about it online. Led by rental property, the BRRRR Method can be a great way to invest in real estate when it’s done right. Related: Looking to...
5 WAYS TO OPTIMIZE YOUR CREDIT SCORE TO HELP YOU QUALIFY FOR THOSE GREAT MORTGAGE RATES
Are you looking to take advantage of today’s record low mortgage rates? Besides your income and down payment, something else that mortgage lenders care about is your credit score. If you have a bad score, it can make it tough to obtain mortgage financing and grow your...
THINKING ABOUT BUYING A HOME? THREE REASONS WHY YOU SHOULD AND THREE REASONS WHY YOU SHOULDN’T
After a slow spring, the Toronto real estate market has come roaring back. The Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA) reported a record number of home sales in July. August’s numbers were equally impressive. But is this all speculation or part of a long-term trend?...
HOW TO STRATEGICALLY USE LOW COST MORTGAGES FOR REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT PURPOSES
If you haven’t heard the news by now you must be living under a rock. Mortgage rates are available at record lows. With money super cheap to borrow, many Canadians are looking to invest in rental properties. Rental properties are a great way to earn extra income. If...