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April 7, 2022

Condo Reserve Fund Shortfalls

In a recent white paper, the Canadian Institute of Actuaries’ Longevity of Infrastructure – Reserving and Risk Management in Condo Maintenance in Canada has identified one major problem for many condo owners: they’re about to encounter large annual fee i...

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March 8, 2022

Variable Rates Are Not Out To Get You

There is a lot of economic uncertainty ahead in 2022 and it has a lot of us feeling on edge. On this episode we talk about the realities of a variable rate mortgage.

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Feb. 22, 2022

Credit and Mortgage Financing Basics

If you’re new to managing your credit, an easy way to remember the minimum credit requirements for mortgage financing is the 2/2/2 rule. Two active trade lines established over a minimum period of two years, with a minimum limit of …

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Feb. 14, 2022

Neighbourhood Edition: Geoff Davis on River Heights

On this special neighbourhood edition, we are joined by Geoff Davis, Realtor® with Royal LePage Dynamic Real Estate - Claude Davis Team. In this episode we chat about River Heights.

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Jan. 24, 2022

Understanding your Employment Status for a Mortgage

Chances are if you’re applying for a mortgage, you feel confident about the state of your current employment or your ability to find a similar position if you need to. However, your actual employment status probably means more to the …

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Dec. 21, 2021

Don‘t Forget These Items in Your Condo Budget

You might think that you can plan your budget for the upcoming year based on the previous year's expenses. Just copy and paste and you're done, right? Well, not quite. While the previous year can provide a solid, general guide …

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Dec. 13, 2021

Understanding a Spousal Buyout Mortgage

If you’re going through or considering a divorce or separation, you might not be aware that there are mortgage products designed to allow you to refinance your property and buy out your ex-spouse.

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Dec. 5, 2021

National Real Estate Investors Community

In this episode we chat with Dakotah Charron about the National Real Estate Investors Community. NREIC is an exclusive community of like minded investors with a collective goal of growth achieved through sharing resources, off market deals, capital and expertise.

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Nov. 28, 2021

Make Your Mortgage Tax Deductible

In this episode we discuss how to use The Smith Manoeuvre in Canada to make your mortgage tax deductible and create wealth.

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Nov. 22, 2021

Protect Yourself at your Mortgage Renewal

In this episode we discuss how it's a commonly held belief that if you’ve made your mortgage payments on time throughout the entirety of your mortgage term, that the lender is somehow obligated to renew your mortgage.

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Nov. 16, 2021

Locking in a Variable Rate Mortgage

If you have a variable rate mortgage and recent economic news has you thinking about locking into a fixed rate, here’s what you can expect will happen. You can expect to pay a higher interest rate over the remainder of …

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Oct. 17, 2021

Condominium Budget Season Is Approaching

The end of the fiscal year means it's time for condominium corporations to pass a budget for the next year. Involving a committee comprised of unit owners is a smart idea to avoid any pitfalls or disagreements.

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Oct. 10, 2021

Using an RRSP for a Home Purchase

Did you know there’s a program that allows you to use your RRSP to help come up with your downpayment to buy a home? It’s called the Home Buyer’s Plan (or HBP for short), and it’s made possible by the …

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Oct. 3, 2021

Down Payment Options

Your down payment refers to the initial payment you make when buying a property through mortgage financing. In this episode we discuss your options.

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Sept. 26, 2021

Costs Associated with Buying Property

When calculating if you can afford to purchase a property, don’t just figure out a rough downpayment and quickly move on from there. Several other costs need to be considered when buying a property; these are called your closing costs.

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Sept. 20, 2021

Before You Co-Sign a Mortgage

So you’re thinking about co-signing on a mortgage? Great, let’s talk about what that looks like.

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Sept. 13, 2021

An Overview of the Home Buying Process

If you’re in the early stages of planning to buy either your first home or your next home, this is the episode for you!

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Sept. 6, 2021

Carla Browne on vacancy rates and single family rentals in Canada

Carla Browne is the Operations Manager for Real Property Management LP. In this episode we discuss national vacancy rates and the effects Covid has had on the Canadian rental market. We also talk about why now is a good time …

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Aug. 29, 2021

What is a Cashback Mortgage?

As the name implies, a cashback mortgage is similar to a standard mortgage, except that you receive a lump sum of cash upon closing.

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Aug. 22, 2021

Standard or Collateral Charge Mortgage

When arranging mortgage financing, your mortgage lender will register your mortgage in one of two ways, either with a standard charge mortgage or a collateral charge mortgage. What's best for you?

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Aug. 16, 2021

Steve Snyder on urban development and land use policies

Steve Snyder is a Director with YIMBY Winnipeg (Yes in my Backyard). In this episode we discuss how the current City of Winnipeg regulations affect land lot use and infill housing developments.

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Aug. 8, 2021

Brandt Butt on independent investment advice

Brandt Butt is an Investment Advisor with Endeavour Wealth Management. In this episode we discuss the benefits of getting independent investment advice. We also talk about the option of leveraging real estate equity as part of an overall financial strate...

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Aug. 1, 2021

Finance Your Home Renovations

If you’re looking to do some home renovations but don’t have all the cash up front to pay for materials and contractors, here are a few ways to use mortgage financing to bring everything together.

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July 25, 2021

David Salvatore on the Manitoba Real Estate Association

David Salvatore is the CEO of the Manitoba Real Estate Association. In this episode we talk about the MREA including its decades-long advocacy efforts in eliminating education property taxes. We also discuss the incoming Real Estate Services Act (RESA) an...

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