November 3, 2010
Pre-approvals are the most misunderstood part of the mortgage process. Today's post gives you a candid assessment of what to expect when you apply for one.
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October 27, 2010
If you waive your financing condition without a fully qualified commitment from your lender, you are taking a substantial financial risk. That said, most people still do this as a matter of course. Today's post explains why this happens and gives you some tips on how to minimize your exposure if you decide to waive financing without a firm lender commitment in place.
October 13, 2010
In Part Two, we look at which mortgagors are best suited to making their mortgage tax-deductible, and we answer some common questions people have when considering this strategy.
October 6, 2010
Today's post is my quarterly update on the state of the mortgage market. It focuses on deleveraging, a necessary but painful process that is acting as a drag on economic growth (particularly in the US), and explains why I don't think rates aren't going anywhere fast.
September 29, 2010
Check out today's post to learn how to make your Canadian mortgage interest tax-deductible.
September 22, 2010
Budgeting is a lot like exercise. Everyone knows it's good for you but most people procrastinate actually doing it. Today's post outlines two ways to get on top of your finances: The Easy Way and The Hard Way.
September 14, 2010
Today's low interest-rate environment offers hidden value to experienced real estate investors who know what to look for. To learn more, check out today's post.
September 7, 2010
Most people believe that when interest rates go up, house prices will fall. I did too until I ran the numbers and discovered otherwise. Check out today’s post to learn more about why thirty years of data doesn’t support this widely held belief.