Category Archives: Miscellaneous Articles

A collection of various articles that are educational and informative.

Homeownership for Generation Y

This article was published in the Calgary Herald, It was written about the Generation Y – those born between ’80 and ’94. According to the survey homeownership in the cards for Generation Y.

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Maintain/repair your AC Before Summer

Early spring is the best time to ensure your central air conditioner is working. Don’t scramble for a service call during the first heat wave. Unplug the air conditioner. Disconnect the power from the unit. Remove the filter and bezel … Continue reading

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The Dangers Of A Reverse Mortgage

As the baby boomer generation ages into their senior years, there seems to be a growing trend for ‘reverse mortgages’. There are many celebrities in their senior years who are (hired by the mortgage companies) extolling the benefits of these … Continue reading

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What Do You Buy When Nothing is Perfect?

Do you have designer taste and a fixer-upper budget? Read this article to help you decide

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Pros and Cons of Mortgage Brokers vs. Mortgage Specialists

Here’s an interesting read about Mortgage Brokers vs. Mortgage Specialists . Definitely have a read before you re-finance your mortgage.

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Stage Your Home to Sell– It’s All In The Details

Purge your house of the clutter, and stage your home to sell. Removing personal mementos as well as any religious and cultural items will make prospective home-buyers more comfortable in your house, and help them visualize themselves living there.

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Using Home Staging to Sell Your Home

Why are model homes so desirable? Because they are blank palettes – despite the fact that they are beautifully decorated, they are also styled in such a way that potential buyers can really picture themselves living in that home. Using … Continue reading

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Five red flags over joint ventures

With the new mortgage rules taking effect in a week, Joint Ventures may begin to increase in popularity. JVs are business agreements where parties agree to develop a new entity and new assets by contributing equity. They exercise control over … Continue reading

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Biggest Bang for your Home Renovation Bucks

Here’s a good read from milliondollarjourney.com How to get the Biggest Bang for your Home Renovation Bucks.

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Credit Scores And Your Mortgage Payment: It Matters

Most people know that your credit score will affect your ability to secure a loan. What some people may not know, however, is How your Credit Score affects your Mortgage Payment. This website is american, so read the information and … Continue reading

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