By Riki Unrau The spring real estate market is upon us and a fresh new batch of homes are being listed each day. So how…
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The skinny on cash back mortgages
By Riki Unrau You have seen them advertised on television or online. “Get five per cent cash back on your mortgage!” But is that really…
Should you break your mortgage for a better rate?
By Riki Unrau With interest rates dropping back down after a short lived increase many Canadians are wondering if it might be a good idea…
Home ownership for new Canadians
By Riki Unrau It is no secret that Canada is an amazing place to live. From our breathtaking mountain views to scenic ocean outlooks our…
Six ways to reduce home insurance premiums
By Riki Unrau I think we can all agree that no one likes paying for home insurance. True, it is a necessary requirement for responsible…
Advice for renewing your mortgage
By Riki Unrau For most of us, our mortgage payment is the largest expense we encounter each month. The ultimate goal of every homeowner is…
What to bring when applying for a mortgage
By Riki Unrau So you’ve made an offer on a home and now you are going to need some money to pay for it. Unless,…
The financial woes of today’s seniors
By Riki Unrau We all look forward to our Golden Years in the sense that it is supposed to bring about that financial freedom we…
What is a mortgage broker anyway?
By Riki Unrau We have all heard of them but most of us have little to no idea what they do. A common misconception is that mortgage…
Don’t let a lending scam spoil your Christmas
Letter to the Editor British Columbia’s regulator of mortgage brokers is warning consumers to watch out for scams targeted at people looking for easy access…