Welcome to the spookiest month of the year! Not just because the ghosts and ghouls come out to play, but also because we can expect yet another rate hike from the Bank of Canada in a few short weeks on October 26th. But believe it or not, I’m not back on the blog after a year long hiatus to talk about the overnight rate or its affect on variable rate mortgages today – that’s a subject that’s been getting more than enough air time.
Tag Archives: homeowner
The Burn Your Mortgage Podcast: Everything You Wanted to Know About Appraisals with Christopher Bisson
In my interview with Chris, we discuss when do lenders require an appraisal, how the appraisal process has changed since COVID-19 started and tips for homeowners to ensure the appraisal process goes smoothly.
The Burn Your Mortgage Podcast: Having a Home Maintenance Fund Can Be a Life Saver with Stephanie Jourdier
In 2020 she and her husband took the plunge and bought a house in Canada in the midst of the Coronavirus pandemic. They called on my services to help them get a mortgage and were able to savour the joys and surprises of homeownership.
How I Saved Myself $500 by Repairing My Roof
I’ve been pretty lucky the last couple years. After my roof was damaged by a windstorm a couple years ago, my roof has been perfectly fine since then. That is until a severe thunderstorm in June.
I remember it like it was yesterday. The rain was coming down like the monsoons. Lightning lit up the sky. The boom of thunder made the hair stand on the back of my neck.
The Burn Your Mortgage Podcast: The (Almost) Empty Nest – Renovate or Move with Robin Taub
In my interview with Robin, we discuss some of the issues to consider when deciding to renovate or move, what COVID-19 may mean for the future of housing and personal finance as it relates to affordability.
The Burn Your Mortgage Podcast: Everything You Wanted to Know About Family Law and Real Estate with Nathalie Boutet
In my interview with Nathalie, we discuss why you might consider having your partner sign a cohabitation agreement when moving in together, what’s a matrimonial home and the property rights of common-law partners versus married spouses.
The Burn Your Mortgage Podcast: Everything You Wanted to Know About the Co-Ownership of Real Estate with Lesli Gaynor
In my interview with Lesli, we discuss why someone might consider the co-ownership of real estate, how weOwn.ca came to be and the life-changing benefits of co-ownership.
The Burn Your Mortgage Podcast: Rent-To-Own Real Estate Investing with Anthony Molinaro and Adrian Omasta
In my interview with Anthony and Adrian, we discuss factors to consider when buying an investment property, why you might choose to do rent-to-own for your investment property and tenant screening.
The Burn Your Mortgage Podcast: Buying a Home and Getting a Mortgage as a New Canadian with Enoch Omololu
In my interview with Enoch, we discuss buying a home as a new Canadian, getting a mortgage as a new Canadians and top tips to make the mortgage process go smoother as a new Canadian.
The Burn Your Mortgage Podcast: What the New Real Estate Rules Mean for Homebuyers with Michael Walsh of Exclusively Buyers
In my interview with Michael, we discuss the driving force behind the proposed Trust in Real Estate Services Act 2019, what is multiple representation and why were some industry pundits lobbying for its prohibition.