My first contact with clients is generally over the phone, when they call to retain me. Usually in the course of that phone call, they will ask when they need to come in to sign. Generally, you will sign the paperwork with your lawyer one to three days prior to closing. While we can certainly… Continue reading Getting your signing hand ready
Month: June 2012
Mortgage Monday Rate Update – June 2012
Whether you like it or not, stats and numbers are a part of the world of mortgages. When rates change even the slightest of percentage points, it could cost or save you thousands of dollars. Every once in a while, here on the Mortgage Monday posts, I’ll update you on what’s going on in the world of mortgage… Continue reading Mortgage Monday Rate Update – June 2012
The CAAMP Spring 2012 Mortgage Report
If you love stats, you’ll love CAAMP’s (Canadian Associates of Accredited Mortgage Professionals) semi-annual report on the Canadian mortgage market. You can read the full report here (be warned, it’s 40 or so pages long), but here are some interesting stats that I’ve pulled from it. There is currently $994 billion in mortgages on primary… Continue reading The CAAMP Spring 2012 Mortgage Report
Protecting Your Investment
This is a guest post by Caroline Doherty of Century 21 B.J. Roth Realty. Barrie Real Estate is at a prime. We are in what you would call a “Sellers Market.” This means, any of you out there thinking of selling… Carpe diem! (Latin for “seize the day”) Warm weather always creates a buzz… Continue reading Protecting Your Investment