I recently read a fantastic article by Rob Carrick (a Personal Finance columnist from the Globe and Mail) that I encourage you to read called “Once again: Pay down your debts before rates rise.” The gist of the article is that rates are currently at historic lows, but the Bank of Canada is seriously indicating… Continue reading The Time is NOW to Reduce Debts
Month: April 2012
5 Tips to Sell Your Home
It’s a big decision to sell your house. Here are some easy tips to make the process go as smoothly as possible! Interview a few different agents before making a decision. Despite what you may think, we’re not all the same! We offer different services for different commission rates. Make sure you’re comfortable with the… Continue reading 5 Tips to Sell Your Home
Down by the bay
Up here in Simcoe County, there is a lot of waterfront property. In Barrie alone there are homes all along Kempenfelt Bay, and there are numerous lakes throughout the County where people own homes with waterfront access. There are particular issues to be aware of when purchasing a home right on the water, such as… Continue reading Down by the bay
Use Your Tax Refund as a Mortgage Pre-Payment
I know… it’s the last thing you really want to do with that “bonus money” you get back from the government… but hear me out. Last year, the average Canadian tax refund was over $1,500. The temptation is to spend it – on a new LED TV, a new computer, a vacation – or even… Continue reading Use Your Tax Refund as a Mortgage Pre-Payment
Don’t take my land – please
There is a lot of construction going on in the south end of Barrie right now, with one of the major projects being the expansion of Mapleview Drive between Bayview Drive and Huronia Road. There is also talk that Mapleview is going to be expanded straight through to Yonge Street, once the City works out… Continue reading Don’t take my land – please